How can I find out if there is a permanent protective order against me?

You can contact the clerk of court. A restraining order would be handled in civil court, so you will need to speak to the civil clerks office. If...

There is no way to get a court date for a criminal case without the defendant being served with the criminal warrants, and under NC law if the...

I am 15 but soon to be 16 that means i'd be in my consent age. If I want to date a 20 year old would this affect him in any way.

Let's be clear, "dating" is not against the law, regardless of age--"dating" is not a thing that the law defines. The age of consent is 16,...

What does show case means in a criminal case?

A Show Cause Order is a court order requiring somebody to come to court and explain why they did not comply with some sort of other Order of the...

NC Citizens Arrest Law

North Carolina General Statute 15A-404. Keep in mind that the law contained in the statutes is often interpreted by courts via published legal...

How long can a person that has been arrested in north carolina be held with out a bail they can meet or ror'ed

While a person is entitled (in most cases) to a bond that is "reasonable", the court is given pretty significant leeway to determine bond amounts...

Can you receive jail time on first probation violation

Your probation cannot be revoked on a first violation based on these facts unless you end up with new criminal charges out of this incident. ...

Will I be arrested if I try to acquire a state I'd card on a suspended license?

They won't arrest you if the court has not issued an order for your arrest, so at this point you should be safe. Once the court does issue that...

How long before we can get a felony for writing a bad check expunged from my husbands record?

Generally you must wait 15 years from the end of any period of probation to expunge a felony conviction, and there are other eligibility...

How do I find out out if a person may have an indictment against them?

He can contact the clerk of superior court in the county where he believes he has a case and they should be able to tell him. However it may not...