Doe my probation officer have the rite to put me on a curfew because I don't have a job.

Probation officers have what is called "delegated authority" which means that, within limits, they can determine some of the conditions of your...

How to stop a false arrest if you are told ahead of time that a false report will be made?

I would suggest reporting the threat to press charges to law enforcement when it is made. When she demands money with the threat of filing false...

I got a DWI in NC where I live . Court date is Nov 1. I'm moving to FL and wonder if I should get a FL Lic before my court date?

If you are moving to Florida then you almost certainly will have to get a Florida license once you become a resident there. It is also likely that...

I was charged w/ simple assault, 2nd deg tressp, communicating threats. I have no criminal record. What could be sentence?

Simple assault is a class 2 misdemeanor with possible punishments ranging from a maximum of 30 days suspended (for a record level one defendant...

That probably means that the sentence originally imposed was incorrect in some fashion. There are guidelines that govern exactly how much time a...

There is no current law that makes it illegal to smoke marijuana while pregnant. It is already illegal to possess marijuana, regardless of whether...

When does it matter if you were not read your Miranda rights?

It may not matter, as the police are not required to "mirandize" somebody at the time of their arrest. Miranda warnings are required if law...

Can D.A. dismiss felony charges in one county after jury has been panelled in and then reopen the case in other county?

I would think that they could not do that. The State of North Carolina is the government prosecuting you, regardless of venue. Once the jury is...

Do I go for the interview

As a general rule, it is unwise to talk to the police without consulting with a lawyer first; beyond that, it is probably going to be their advice...

Possible sentence for First Degree Arson resulting in death, injuries and loss of property. No priors.

First Degree Arson is a Class D felony. The punishment a person might receive if convicted would depend on the extent of their prior record as...