Is evidence that is found 16 hours after arrest at a neighboring residence still evidence that can be used in court?

Yes. The admissibility of evidence is governed by the North Carolina Rules of Evidence which are set out in Chapter 8C of the general statues....

Is it worth pressing charges on a person who spit on you? Also what if their relative's boyfriend physically abused you?

I must agree with the other attorney who already answered. I am not an Illinois licensed attorney, but anytime someone gets beaten up, it should...

If i get an evaluation before court is an active sentence possible for a level 5 dwi after trial

Legally, yes. DWI is punished under N.C. Gen. Statues 20-179, and includes six punishment levels, ranging from Level 5 (the least serious) to...

This is probably the most profound issue in DWI law in North Carolina at the moment. Right now the SBI crime lab takes in excess of 18 months in...

How to file an appeal from north carolina

Just because her lawyer had not handled a criminal case in a long time does not mean that his performance was constitutionally deficient....

If the state takes out an assault charge but the victim doesn't show up for court is the charge dropped

There are a lot of factors that go into your question. First the general rule is that of the victim is subpoenaed for court and does not appear the...

Am I going to prison any chance of probation

The answer to you question is somewhat complicated. The most straightforward answer I can give is that you are charged with a Class D felony. The...

Generally speaking, speeding tickets are almost never tried. The reason why is that they almost always end in conviction. Your charge is one that...

This is my first time one of my loved ones got into trouble. This person got a clean background nothing on it.

I'm not sure I completely understand your question. If you are asking about your loved one's bond, then he can petition the court for a bond...

Jury was selected from the same small town that the murder took place in. Judge denies a change of venue.

A change of venue is fairly unusual. Generally, judges prefer to let the lawyers weed out jurors who cannot be fair and impartial during jury...