Damon Chetson is an aggressive, caring, and tough criminal lawyer in Wake County who handles felonies, misdemeanors, DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina's DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail./DUI and traffic cases. Call him at (919) 352-9411 weekdays, evenings, or weekends for a free consultation and important advice on how to handle your criminal matter.
The Chetson Firm, PLLC, is a full-service criminal and traffic defense law firm. Located in downtown Raleigh, two blocks from the Wake County CourthouseThe Wake County Courthouse is located at 316 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Parking is available on the street or in nearby parking garages., The Chetson Firm represents individuals accused of 1) Traffic Offenses, 2) Misdemeanors, and 3) Serious Felonies. The Chetson Firm focuses on clients from Raleigh, Apex, Cary, and surrounding Wake County communities.
An initial phone call is free at (919) 352-9411, anytime weekdays, weekends, or holidays. Or email us at info@chetson.com.
- A one (1) hour consultation, in person, at your home, or in office, with an attorney is $150.
This consultation is protected by the attorney-client privilege, which means that what is discussed remains a secret between the you and the attorney. The attorney will give you his honest advice about the immediate next steps you should take to protect yourself. If you believe police may arrest you, the attorney will explain what steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family.
If you hire The Chetson Firm to represent you in the case, then you will not be charged $150 for the consultation.
- Speeding and Reckless Driving – $250 to $750.
- Misdemeanor DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina's DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail. Pleas and District CourtDistrict Court is the lower of two levels of trial court in North Carolina. Misdemeanors begin (and can be resolved) in District Court. Most felonies also begin in District Court, but only Class H and Class I felonies may be resolved in District Court. Trials – $1,000 to $3,000.
- Misdemeanors Pleas and District CourtDistrict Court is the lower of two levels of trial court in North Carolina. Misdemeanors begin (and can be resolved) in District Court. Most felonies also begin in District Court, but only Class H and Class I felonies may be resolved in District Court. Trials – (Drug Possession, Assault, Misdemeanor Larceny, Misdemeanor and District CourtDistrict Court is the lower of two levels of trial court in North Carolina. Misdemeanors begin (and can be resolved) in District Court. Most felonies also begin in District Court, but only Class H and Class I felonies may be resolved in District Court. Trials) – $1,000.
- DMV License Restoration Process & Hearing – $1,000 to $1,500.
- Misdemeanor Appeals to Superior CourtSuperior Court is the higher of the two levels of trial court in North Carolina. Felonies may be resolved in Superior Court by 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., or trial. Misdemeanor convictions may be appealed to Superior Court for juryA jury may be either a grand jury or a petit jury. A grand jury is a jury that determines whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. The result is an indictmentAn indictment is a finding by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An indictment, rather, is a method by which a prosecutor moves a case into Superior Court for resolution by plea or trial by jury. that sends the case into Superior Court, perhaps for a jury trial.
A petit jury or simply a jury is the jury of 12 people who have been selected to hear and render a verdict in a case. trial. – $1,000 to $5,000.
- Felonies – Representation at First Appearance (Initial Bail Hearing) through Probable CauseProbable cause is the standard of proof that justifies the arrest (or indictmentAn indictment is a finding by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An indictment, rather, is a method by which a prosecutor moves a case into Superior Court for resolution by plea or trial by jury.) of an individual. In order to find probable cause, a cautious officer, acting in good faith, must have sufficient information to believe that a crime has been or is being committed. Hearing until IndictmentAn indictment is a finding by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An indictment, rather, is a method by which a prosecutor moves a case into Superior Court for resolution by plea or trial by jury. – $2,000 to $4,000.
If the client is indicted by a Grand JuryA jury may be either a grand jury or a petit jury. A grand jury is a jury that determines whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. The result is an indictmentAn indictment is a finding by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An indictment, rather, is a method by which a prosecutor moves a case into Superior Court for resolution by plea or trial by jury. that sends the case into Superior Court, perhaps for a jury trial.
A petit jury or simply a jury is the jury of 12 people who have been selected to hear and render a verdict in a case., we can discuss the cost of representation in Superior CourtSuperior Court is the higher of the two levels of trial court in North Carolina. Felonies may be resolved in Superior Court by 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., or trial. Misdemeanor convictions may be appealed to Superior Court for juryA jury may be either a grand jury or a petit jury. A grand jury is a jury that determines whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. The result is an indictmentAn indictment is a finding by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a crime. An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An indictment, rather, is a method by which a prosecutor moves a case into Superior Court for resolution by plea or trial by jury. that sends the case into Superior Court, perhaps for a jury trial.
A petit jury or simply a jury is the jury of 12 people who have been selected to hear and render a verdict in a case. trial. for 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. or for trial. Such fees need to be discussed on an individual basis since the cost of representation at trial depends on the nature of the case.)
- Expungements & Expunctions – $250
- ProbationProbation may be either unsupervised or supervised. Unsupervised probation generally simply requires the person stay out of trouble for a specified period. If the person violates probation (perhaps by committing a new crime) the person may be required to serve an active sentence.
Supervised probation requires the person to check in with a probation officer, and may have additional requirements. Violation (Felony) – $2,000
- ProbationProbation may be either unsupervised or supervised. Unsupervised probation generally simply requires the person stay out of trouble for a specified period. If the person violates probation (perhaps by committing a new crime) the person may be required to serve an active sentence.
Supervised probation requires the person to check in with a probation officer, and may have additional requirements. Violation (Misdemeanors, including Misdemeanor Appeals) – $1,000
The Chetson Firm, PLLC accepts electronic payments, including PayPal, cash, personal checks, or credit cards. In many cases, we will work with clients to create a payment plan.
Raleigh criminal lawyer Damon Chetson defends people charged with felonies, misdemeanors, traffic and DWI charges in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and Wake County, NC. Durham Criminal Lawyer Damon Chetson also represents people charged in Wake County, Durham County, Orange County and Chatham County. The Chetson Firm is available day or night, weekdays or weekends. Call day or night for a free consultation (919) 352-9411.
