For a first offense, for shop lifting under $100. What maybe the penalty?

If this offense was committed after December 1st of this year then the court can only impose a fine plus court costs (court cost is approximately...

Is the evidence they took from her vehicle valid under the circumstances

It is not necessary to actually charge somebody with a motor vehicle violation in order to justify stopping their vehicle. Instead the requires...

Forgot to get my resignation renewed and was ticketed for it. The fine is $25 and court fines are $190. Should I use my PJU

Mr. Amos is correct, this is not a moving violation so don't bother with a PJC, but if you get your tags renewed then bring the current...

Can you be charged with a dui if the blood work hasnt been back?

Yes, it is quite common to be charged with a DWI and have to wait a very long time for the blood testing to be completed. There are not really any...

I would refer you to either Justin Hunter or Robin Rhodes, both are good attorneys located in Kenansville. I have worked with both of them many...

Is entering rehab a probation violation in NC?

I agree with the other answers that going to rehab on its own should not be a problem, but if handled without due care could cause problems. ...

What needs to be done about an arrest warrant issued for the wrong person?

The error would need to be corrected by the court and the child support enforcement. My suggestion would be to go to the child support office at...

If someone has been charged with statutory rape he was 19 and she was 14 and he has been found to be incapable to proceed

You raise a couple separate issues in your question. First, you state that "it" was consensual. Plainly put, this is irrelevant; a 19 year old...

Can I get credit for this time?

That would probably be up to the judge that sentenced you. I have seen cases where individuals were able to receive credit for showing up at a...

I am sorry that you have fallen into a fairly common trap. Worthless check is one of the very few substantive criminal offenses that can still be...