I turned in states evidence, do I have to be a states witness?

As the previous answer stated, you can be compelled to testify whether or not you want to. The problem is that everything you told the police is...

Is this true? Is it a felony that can be put on my record?

In North Carolina, a private citizen or private company can take a criminal charge at the magistrate's office by going and swearing out probable...

Is it illegal to consume 'spice' or potpourri in Gaston County NC?

There is a specific statute in North Carolina that prohibits the possession of synthetic marijuana or spice. It does not matter if you purchased...

Traffic ticket

Generally speaking, District Attorneys have no-drop rules in regards to speeding tickets. It is very unlikely that they will dismiss two of them. ...

I am not licensed in Maryland, so I cannot be certain about this issue, but some states have reciprocal agreements in regard to driver's licenses. ...

How much jail time will I get for public intoxication and prostitution?

There is no way to know with 100% certainty. Intoxicated and Disruptive is a class 2 misdemeanor which can carry up to 60 days in jail. ...

I would caution you to be very careful. While 16 is the age of consent in North Carolina, a 17 year old can still be adjudicated delinquent if she...

Only the District Attorney can outright dismiss a charge. Different D.A.'s offices have different policies for first time offender programs. ...

North Carolina law permits private citizens to approach a magistrate and swear out probable cause to issue an arrest warrant. In this case the...

Is it legal for an appeal (traffic infraction) to be heard without the Court giving the Defendant NOTICE of the hearing?

I would need some additional information to answer this question. Is your case now in Superior Court? Did you actually go before a District Court...

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