×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

North Carolina Criminal Defense Legal Questions

Want a good answer? Ask a thorough question starting with "Who, What, When, How, Will I or Do I".
Then, add details. This will help you get a quicker and better answer.
Question field is required
Explanation field is required
A valid US zip code is required Validating the Zip Code.
Question type field is required
Question type field is required
1
Ask a Question
2
Details
3
Submit
1
Ask a Question
2
Submit
Fullname is required
A valid email address is required.
Receive a follow-up from lawyers after your question is answered
A valid phone number is required
Select the best time for you to receive a follow-up call from a lawyer after your question is answered. (Required field)
to
Invalid Time

*Required fields

Question
Description
By submitting your question, you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for use of the site. Do not include any personal information including name, email or other identifying details in your question or question details. An attorney-client relationship is not being established and you are not a prospective client of any attorney who responds to your question. No question, answer, or discussion of any kind facilitated on this site is confidential or legal advice. Questions answered are randomly selected based on general consumer interest and not all are addressed. Questions may display online and be archived by Martindale-Hubbell.
175 legal questions have been posted about criminal law by real users in North Carolina. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include theft, weapons charges, and death penalty. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
North Carolina Criminal Defense Questions & Legal Answers - Page 5
Do you have any North Carolina Criminal Defense questions page 5 and need some legal advice or guidance? Ask a Lawyer to get an answer or read through our 175 previously answered North Carolina Criminal Defense questions.
Criminal Law
North Carolina

Recent Legal Answers

Is there anything I can do to help him after he was sentenced 25 years with no parole for conspiracy to sell crack cocaine?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
He must have had a couple of strikes to get a sentence like that, or it was in Federal Court. Not much you can now, it should have been appealed soon after sentencing. There may be some basis for a writ, you need to consult an attorney who then can talk to him and look at the case more closely.... Read More
He must have had a couple of strikes to get a sentence like that, or it was in Federal Court. Not much you can now, it should have been appealed... Read More

While my vehicle was at the repair shop A person entered my vehicle and removed an envelope containing $4000 of cash money

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
yes intresting case. i defended a similaron , all based on the words of people who wer not there. You may have to try it.
yes intresting case. i defended a similaron , all based on the words of people who wer not there. You may have to try it.

What can we do if the police is unsealing the juvenile records of my son?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Have no idea. Can you prove what you say or are you just guessing at it. Why don't you tell the police chief or the mayor if you have the proof of what you say.
Have no idea. Can you prove what you say or are you just guessing at it. Why don't you tell the police chief or the mayor if you have the proof of... Read More

What can we do if the police is unsealing the juvenile records of my son?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get a lawyer and see about suing for invasion of privacy. See about suing for Civil Rights violations, especially if people are "acting under color of State authority to deprive you of your civil rights."
Get a lawyer and see about suing for invasion of privacy. See about suing for Civil Rights violations, especially if people are "acting under color... Read More

What can we do if the police is unsealing the juvenile records of my son?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Atty. Richard B. Jacobson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can file a complaint with the Police and Fire Commission of your municipality. Be ready to prove the allegations, of course. (It sometimes happens that people will tell you thinks informally, but then clam up when they have to give testimony before a tribunal.)
You can file a complaint with the Police and Fire Commission of your municipality. Be ready to prove the allegations, of course. (It sometimes... Read More

xhusband forged tax check

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
could be a crime, aks the DA or a detective to review it. Also, report it to the IRS immediately.
could be a crime, aks the DA or a detective to review it. Also, report it to the IRS immediately.

If I have a warrant that's about 8 years old for domestic battery for 2500, what can I do?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Ms. Lynn Cohen Norton-Ramirez (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Have someone there if the judge doesn't lower or unsecure the bond. You can request a Public.
Have someone there if the judge doesn't lower or unsecure the bond. You can request a Public.

If I have a warrant that's about 8 years old for domestic battery for 2500, what can I do?

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Jeff Fengcheng Yeh (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
A lawyer can do this without you present, so it is less risky for you.
A lawyer can do this without you present, so it is less risky for you.

conspiracy and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
yes as a conspirator.
yes as a conspirator.

I would like to see if I can get my criminal record expunged.

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
make certain if you have been convicted. it sounds like it, but you need to be sure. at least in PA you cannot expunge anything you were convicted of, but you can expunge the things you were not convicted of. get your criminal history from wherever you get it in NC or the FBI and have an attorney look at it. it is worth the investment given your career interests.... Read More
make certain if you have been convicted. it sounds like it, but you need to be sure. at least in PA you cannot expunge anything you were convicted... Read More

Am I liable if someone in my car got a DUI?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Paula Wasserman Drake (Unclaimed Profile)   |   25 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Did you get a ticket for that? What is the charge on the ticket? It does not sound like something typical.
Did you get a ticket for that? What is the charge on the ticket? It does not sound like something typical.

Is it possible to have an incident expunged, if you had a prior incident expunged when you were 16?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by attorney William R. Pelger   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
in pa you could expunge it but you need to talk to a nc lawyer about the details.
in pa you could expunge it but you need to talk to a nc lawyer about the details.

What legal rights do I have to file a suit against my previous mortgage lender?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get an attorney that deals in this area to help you. You probably have rights against both lenders.
Get an attorney that deals in this area to help you. You probably have rights against both lenders.

What do I do if I have to go to court for a DUI?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Eric Jon Sterkenburg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   35 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If you want to have any chance to get the charges dropped you need to have an attorney.
If you want to have any chance to get the charges dropped you need to have an attorney.

What should I do if my fiance is getting charged with two felonies that he didn't do?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   13 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Your best bet would be engage for him any good criminal defense attorney. Being charged does not mean that he will be convicted, but it certainly does mean he will have to defend himself
Your best bet would be engage for him any good criminal defense attorney. Being charged does not mean that he will be convicted, but it certainly... Read More

Is it illegal for a man to follow his sister everywhere she goes?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
If there is a stalking order then the answer is yes.
If there is a stalking order then the answer is yes.

Is there any advice on what to do for my husband?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Eric Jon Sterkenburg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Violating his restraining order is a violation of his probation. This is true for one order or more. He will be in court to admit or denies the violation. If he admits it then the judge will determine the punishment with the impute of the probation department, the District Attorney, and his attorney. If he denies the violation, he will have a formal hearing. This is like a trial in front of the judge.... Read More
Violating his restraining order is a violation of his probation. This is true for one order or more. He will be in court to admit or denies the... Read More

What can I do if I am getting overcharged for a vehicle I purchased?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Looks like they tried to accommodate you and there were issues beyond their control. You'll have to figure out exactly how much it is you think you were over-charged, and then find out how much an attorney would charge you to try to get some of that back for you.
Looks like they tried to accommodate you and there were issues beyond their control. You'll have to figure out exactly how much it is you think you... Read More

What can be done about the domestic violence battery charge against my husband?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J. Breczinski (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You can testify truthfully that you thought that it was a push at first and were shook up when the police talked to you at first. You now realize that he did not push your based on your recollection after settling down.
You can testify truthfully that you thought that it was a push at first and were shook up when the police talked to you at first. You now realize... Read More

What can a person legally do is he is being falsely accused?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Get a lawyer. If you can prove that someone is falsely accusing you of stuff, you can sue for defamation of character and for intentional infliction of mental distress. You are to be complimented. From my brief contact with Fragile x, you should be nominated for sainthood for coping with it. My best wishes to you.... Read More
Get a lawyer. If you can prove that someone is falsely accusing you of stuff, you can sue for defamation of character and for intentional infliction... Read More

How to petition the court to suspend remaining probation for misdemeanor?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by attorney Ms. Amanda Bowden Johnson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
It can be done but you most definitely need an attorney to do it.
It can be done but you most definitely need an attorney to do it.
Criminal Law
North Carolina

Helpful Resources