Protect Your Rights When Charged With Crime North Carolina
Often, our clients facing DWI, traffic, or other criminal charges have little experience with the law. They are looking for reliable answers and helpful information. Here, our experienced attorneys share articles exploring a number of topics related to criminal charges in North Carolina to help you more fully understand your legal situation, including DWI, speeding, reckless driving, license suspension and revocation, license reinstatement, misdemeanors, felonies, record expungement, and more.
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Fifth Amendment Rights Against Self-Incrimination What does it mean to plead the Fifth in a criminal case? Here, we discuss your constitutional right against self-incrimination in criminal and civil cases. -
Protection Against Double Jeopardy in a Criminal Case You are protected from being charged with the same crime twice under double jeopardy. What does this really mean and when can the prosecutor retry you? -
Misdemeanor and Felony Larceny Crimes in North Carolina Are you being charged with a larceny crime? Learn about differences in misdemeanor and felony charges and the penalties if convicted of these crimes. -
How to Handle Being Falsely Accused of a Crime Are you being falsely charged with a crime? Here, learn about steps that you can take to defend yourself—even before charges are brought against you. -
Common Speeding Violations in North Carolina Getting a speeding ticket in North Carolina may be more serious than you think. Learn about common speeding tickets you could be issued and possible penalties. -
Tips for Finding an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney If you have been charged with a crime, you should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Here, we share tips on how to do this. -
Your Rights to Discovery in Your Criminal Case What is discovery in a criminal case? Here, learn about your constitutional rights to discovery from the prosecutor and the evidence you could obtain. -
Your Miranda Rights If You Are Arrested If you are taken into custody, you must be given your Miranda warnings. Learn what the police must tell you and what happens if they violate your rights. -
Common Defenses to Fight a DWI Charge If you’ve been charged with DWI in North Carolina, you may have defenses that can result in the charges being dismissed or reduced. What are common defenses? -
How Bail Works in North Carolina When you are arrested and taken into custody, a magistrate will set the bail that you must pay to be released from jail. How does bail work in North Carolina?