There are a ton of excellent criminal defense attorneys in Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, NC. The Wake County Public DefenderA court appointed lawyer is a lawyer appointed by the Court (sometimes via the Public Defender Office) to represent an individual in court. Only indigent (poor) people qualify for a court appointed lawyer.
A public defender is a lawyer who is employed by the Public Defender Office and who only represents indigent (poor) clients. is also staffed by excellent attorneys. But you’re only qualified for a public defenderA court appointed lawyer is a lawyer appointed by the Court (sometimes via the Public Defender Office) to represent an individual in court. Only indigent (poor) people qualify for a court appointed lawyer.
A public defender is a lawyer who is employed by the Public Defender Office and who only represents indigent (poor) clients. if you are ruled indigent (another word for “poor”) by a judge.
If you’re ruled indigent, then you will be assigned either someone out of the Wake County Public DefenderA court appointed lawyer is a lawyer appointed by the Court (sometimes via the Public Defender Office) to represent an individual in court. Only indigent (poor) people qualify for a court appointed lawyer.
A public defender is a lawyer who is employed by the Public Defender Office and who only represents indigent (poor) clients.’s office, or you will be appointed a private attorney who will be paid by the state to represent you. Only if you’re found guilty will the state seek reimbursement from you, but if you’ve been deemed unable to pay for your own attorney and have been charged with a crime, worrying about reimbursement is the last thing for you to do.
If you’re not deemed indigent, then it’s up to you to locate a Raleigh, Cary or Apex criminal lawyer. And, as I say, there are a ton of excellent Raleigh attorneys. Indeed, if you meet with an attorney, the criminal lawyer should be willing to suggest the names of one or two other Raleigh, Cary or Apex criminal attorneys you should contact if you ask for a reference.
The truth of the matter is that what you need in a criminal lawyer is someone who understands the law well enough, but is willing to commit the time and effort required to make sure that all the avenues of your case are explored. You also need an attorney who is willing to stand up to the Wake County District AttorneyA District Attorney is the represented of the State, usually elected by the people of a judicial district, to prosecute crimes on behalf of the State. The Wake County District Attorney is Colon Willoughby, Jr.
A District Attorney usually has a staff, including assistant district attorneys who are the actual prosecutors who handle most of the day-to-day caseload.. A district attorneyA District Attorney is the represented of the State, usually elected by the people of a judicial district, to prosecute crimes on behalf of the State. The Wake County District Attorney is Colon Willoughby, Jr.
A District Attorney usually has a staff, including assistant district attorneys who are the actual prosecutors who handle most of the day-to-day caseload. is merely an attorney. A district attorneyA District Attorney is the represented of the State, usually elected by the people of a judicial district, to prosecute crimes on behalf of the State. The Wake County District Attorney is Colon Willoughby, Jr.
A District Attorney usually has a staff, including assistant district attorneys who are the actual prosecutors who handle most of the day-to-day caseload. is not God.
And while there are many fine Wake County prosecutors, the fact of the matter is that a Wake County district attorneyA District Attorney is the represented of the State, usually elected by the people of a judicial district, to prosecute crimes on behalf of the State. The Wake County District Attorney is Colon Willoughby, Jr.
A District Attorney usually has a staff, including assistant district attorneys who are the actual prosecutors who handle most of the day-to-day caseload. is merely an attorney representing the state of North Carolina in a criminal matter. The defense attorney you choose needs to be able to work cooperatively with the district attorneyA District Attorney is the represented of the State, usually elected by the people of a judicial district, to prosecute crimes on behalf of the State. The Wake County District Attorney is Colon Willoughby, Jr.
A District Attorney usually has a staff, including assistant district attorneys who are the actual prosecutors who handle most of the day-to-day caseload. when necessary, but also willing to stand his ground in defense of your rights.
While you it’s up to you whether you will ultimately go to trial, and it’s up to you whether you will accept a pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges.
An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant (through his lawyer) and the prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for some benefit, including, but not limited to, a reduced sentence or a reduction of charges.
An Alford Plea is a guilty plea with all of the benefits and consequences of a guilty plea, but where the defendant does not admit personal guilt. if one is offered, it’s up to your Apex, Cary or Raleigh criminal attorney to keep your options open, to defend your rights and interests zealously, and to do so professionally and to clearly communicate your options to you.
If you need to talk to an Apex, Raleigh or Cary criminal lawyer, call me at (919) 352-9411 or email me at info@chetson.com. I can give you some free advice over the phone, and schedule a time to meet with you at my downtown Raleigh office, or travel to your location in Wake County or surrounding communities to meet with you. My fees are very reasonable, and are all flat fees. I will give you a fee quote so you can decide whether to hire me or I can recommend may other fine Raleigh, Apex, or Cary criminal lawyers who may be able to help you.
Do not wait, though. Your rights are at stake.
Wake County lawyer Damon Chetson helps people accused of serious felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges, DWI and traffic offenses in Raleigh, Apex, Chapel Hill, and Cary, NC. Chapel Hill lawyer Damon Chetson also represents people charged with felonies and criminal charges in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, and Durham, North Carolina. Our lawyers are available day or night, weekdays or weekends. Call (919) 352-9411 for a free consultation.
