What would my sentence be if I plead no contest?

The sentence for a Class A1 misdemeanor can vary anywhere from no jail time and probation up to several months in jail. What sentence you might...

With a bond forfeiture notice, missed court date, what is the best way to avoid arrest?

If you have an order for arrest outstanding the only two ways to resolve it are to a)turn yourself in, post the new bond and then go to court on...

Is there any way my fiance can get out of some of his charges if he wasn't in his right state of mind?

It sounds as if you have had a traumatic stretch of time, I'm sorry to hear about all of this. To answer your question, when negotiating a...

Can a person be convicted on the word of a cri who has been convicted of drugs in the past?

The prosecutor has to prove their case to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt. If the evidence against you is mostly the testimony of a "confidential...

While North Carolina does allow private individuals to make a criminal complaint to a magistrate, generally any type of felony or sexual offense is...

State of north carolina: marijuana found growing on property. Does officer have to weigh it at time & place of seizure?

No, they do not have to weigh the plants in your presence or at the time of your arrest. In all likelihood they will submit the evidence for...

Is it possible for me to get jail time for misdemeanor larceny?

With no prior record you cannot be jailed for larceny (a class 1 misdemeanor). However there are lots of other reasons why you wouldn't want a...

Can I be served w/ a VoP after the probation has ended? The warrant was issued while I was on probation but the prob is up now.

Yes, so long as you are still on probation they can issue a violation report. Once your probation ends they you are no longer subject to having...

A person can be sentenced for each separate conviction even if they happened at the same time, although there are some limitations. For...

What is considered a class 4 felony? If a felony occurred over 10 years ago is it still viable in court?

There is no such thing in NC as a "class 4 felony"; I think you are mixing record level and felony classifications. Each felony is given a...