When they serve you with the violation, you will have a bond set just as if you got arrested for a new charge. Whether or not you stay in jail...

It is a little confusing, since a lawyer has to get the court's permission to withdraw from a case, even if that is what their client wants them to...

There is no crime in NC for "intent to use paraphernalia", the only applicable crime is Possession of Drug (or Marijuana) Paraphernalia. You might...

Yes, you can probably collect your winnings. There is a procedure where the State can garnish various state funds such as lottery winnings, tax...

Magistrates set bonds and determine the bond condition, so it would be up to them. They will consider the severity of the charge (though maybe not...

Can i use NC state vs. turner law in my case?

The Turner case is still being litigated and I believe is under a stay from the state Supreme Court, so you would not be able to use that law at...

Probably nothing you can or should do prior to your court date. Once the warrant is taken out, they can't take it back and only the DA has the...

Generally the statute of limitations refers to the time between when the alleged crime took place (or could have been discovered) and when the...

Normally one begins serving an active sentence immediately after it is ordered, there is no delay. So if you are going to get a 30 day active...

My lawyer went to court for me and I'm not sure what happened, can I still be convicted if I did not go to court?

It is possible to be convicted without personally appearing before the court if you have executed a waiver of your appearance. In many minor...