In the mid-1990s North Carolina created a structured sentencing system for misdemeanors and felonies committed after December 1, 1995. I recently observed a case where the alleged crime had been committed in 1992, and in that case the defendant was sentenced under the old North Carolina sentencing system. But for all felonies or misdemeanors alleged to have ...
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Advice from a Criminal Lawyer: Facebook, MySpace, Social Networking
MySpace, Facebook, Social Networking... all the kids are doing the social networking thing these days. Twittering too! A lot of adults also use these tools, including LinkedIn and on and on. They're fun, they're great ways to keep in touch with friends, to reconnect with old friends, and to share what's going on in your ...
A plea machine or a Raleigh trial attorney. Which would you prefer?
Someone asked me a few weeks ago whether I was really intending to help him with his case, or whether I was just eager to get it over with. This was after I had recommended the plea offer because, in his circumstances, it was about the best he was going to do. I think he was ...
What is a B1 Felony in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, since the mid-1990s, the state has had a structured sentencing system for crimes. Felonies are categorized by letter (A through I). Misdemeanors are handled separately, and categorized by (A1 - most serious - to Class 3). A Class A felony is first degree murder, punishable either by death or by life (without parole). ...
Thoughts from a Raleigh Criminal Lawyer: Should I talk to police
I often get this question from clients or potential clients: The police are investigating a crime. They want to talk to me. They've called my house, asking me to go down to the police. I've got nothing to hide. Should I go down to talk to police. The answer is general no. I don't care whether you ...
10 Reasons to Talk to a Raleigh Criminal Lawyer
There are good criminal lawyers out there, particularly in Apex, Cary, and Raleigh, North Carolina. And there are good reasons to talk to a criminal lawyer if you think you might be the subject of a criminal investigation. 1) A criminal lawyer will advise you not to talk to police, not to talk to any investigative ...
Interviewing an Apex, Cary, or Raleigh Criminal Lawyer
So you think you might be in trouble. And you think you need a lawyer. Do you? The answer is: better safe that sorry. Look, no one wants to waste money, especially on an lawyer. But talking to a lawyer is absolutely crucial early in a case. I've talked to a number of potential clients in ...