The uncertainty that accompanies a criminal charge can be difficult to handle. For many clients, the more knowledge they have of the North Carolina legal system and the potential outcomes can help give them the confidence they need to fight their charges. Here, our lawyers share helpful library articles that aid you in becoming an informed and empowered defendant.
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Tactics the Police Could Use to Get You to Confess to Committing a Crime The police could try to trick you into confessing even if you are innocent. Learn what tactics they may employ and how to protect against being tricked by them. -
How the Police Conduct Criminal Investigations Before Arrest The police may conduct a pre-arrest criminal investigation before charging you with a crime. Learn what techniques they may use to build a case against you. -
What Offenses Could You Be Charged With If You Assault a Law Enforcement Official or Other Government Official? Assaulting a police officer or other government official is a felony in North Carolina. What sentence could you face if you’re convicted of one of these crimes? -
What You Need to Know If You’re Charged With Identity Theft in Charlotte Identity theft is a felony in North Carolina. Here, learn what this crime is, the penalties you face if convicted, and the steps to protect your legal rights. -
Common Pre-Trial Motions That You May Want to Use to Fight Your DWI Charges in Charlotte You may need to file a pre-trial motion in your DWI case. Find out what motions are filed in these cases and how they can help you fight the charges you face. -
How Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Work in North Carolina Are you seeking a domestic violence restraining order in NC? Is someone seeking an order against you? Learn who more about restraining orders here. -
What You Need to Know About Assault on a Female If You’ve Been Charged With This Offense in Charlotte Were you charged with assault on a female in Charlotte? Learn what this crime is under North Carolina law and how you may be sentenced if you’re convicted. -
Deferred Prosecution: What it Is and How it Can Help You If You’ve Been Charged With a Crime in Mecklenburg County If you were charged with a low-level felony or misdemeanor in Charlotte, you may be able to get the charges dismissed in a deferred prosecution. -
What Penalties Do You Face If You’re Convicted of Forgery in North Carolina? Forgery is usually a felony crime in North Carolina. Find out common forgery crimes you may be charged with and how long you may be in prison if convicted. -
You Face Harsh Penalties If You’re Arrested for a White-Collar Crime in Charlotte White-collar crimes are serious offenses in North Carolina. It is important to understand what these crimes are if you want to fight the charges you face. -
What You Need to Know About Probation in Your Criminal Case Are you hoping to be sentenced to probation rather than prison? Find out about the two types of probation and the rules you must follow in North Carolina. -
You Could Face Harsh Penalties If Convicted of Embezzlement in Charlotte Have you been charged with embezzlement in Charlotte? Here, we explain what has to be proven to convict you and the sentences associated with this crime.