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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Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charges in North Carolina Are Serious Offenses You may face assault charges even if you do not touch the person in North Carolina. Find out about common misdemeanor assault and battery charges and penalties. -
Are You Facing One of These Three Types of Manslaughter Charges? Do you face manslaughter charges in North Carolina? Here, we explain three common types of manslaughter offenses and the penalties that you may face. -
Murder and Manslaughter: Key Differences and Serious Penalties You Face Are you charged with murder or manslaughter in NC? Learn the key differences in these crimes, and why you need an experienced criminal defense attorney. -
Should You Agree to Take a Lie Detector Test? Are the police asking you to take a lie detector test? Here, learn whether the results are admissible in court and whether you should agree to this request. -
Defenses That Could Help You Fight a Speeding Ticket Should you just pay your speeding ticket? Here, we discuss defenses that may result in the ticket being dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. -
What Are Your 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. -
How Does Double Jeopardy Protect You If You Have Been Charged With a Crime? 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? -
Are You Facing Misdemeanor or Felony Larceny Charges? Are you being charged with a larceny crime? Learn about differences in misdemeanor and felony charges and the penalties if convicted of these crimes. -
What to Do If You Are Charged With a Crime That You Did Not Commit 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. -
Consequences for Speeding Tickets in North Carolina May Be More Serious Than You Think 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. -
How to Find the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer 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. -
What Is Your Right 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.