International student was found with less than a gram of weed on them in a traffic violation in NC. What could happen?

You are essentially asking two questions: did the police have a legal right to search the vehicle and discover the contraband located therein, and...

If your probation is actually revoked then you can file notice of appeal to the superior court for a fresh hearing. However, under current law the...

My 20 yr old son was convicted of his 1st DWI and 11 months later at age 21 charged with the 2nd. What's he facing?

DWI sentencing is based on the court's determination of aggravating and mitigating factors. Depending on which of these are present in a case, the...

Can probation be moved from one state to another

Probation can be transferred, but it is not automatic. There is an interstate compact that governs probation transfers, but the catch is that the...

Jurisdiction Authority

Yes. When the warrant is issued it typically authorizes any law enforcement officer in the state to serve it, so it does not matter that you were...

I was charged with a misdemeanor in Jan. 2014 and a couple months later received a second misdemeanor. What will happen?

Interestingly you may be able to get the new marijuana charges dismissed also. There are some options for first offenses which are particular to...

My car was impounded after my daughter was stopped for speeding.

There are few grounds for the seizure of a vehicle, but it would depend on whether your daughter's license was still suspended and what she was...

Need help with how to resolve and indefinite suspension from 6 years ago in North Carolina and haven't lived in NC for 6 years

Unfortunately you are either going to have to come back to court in the relevant jurisdictions yourself or hire legal counsel to handle it for you...

How do i get my speeding ticket (speed) lowered?

A ticket can be reduced by the prosecutor in traffic court in the county where you were cited. Each jurisdiction has their own sets of guidelines...

I was con convicted of a felony of forgery of an an instrument in 2007....how do i get my record expunged?

Under current law you will have to wait until it has been 15 years since your period of probation ended. The only good news is that the...