If you are accused of Communicating Threats in North Carolina, it is important to understand the charge and what you can do about criminal charges in Durham. To be clear, communicating threats is a serious criminal allegation. It is sometimes related to issues involving Domestic Violence, assault, and other criminal…
If you’re charged with impaired driving in Durham, it’s important to hire a DWI lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced DWI lawyer will be able to help you navigate the legal process and explain your best case and worst case scenarios. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why it’s…
The search for a criminal defense lawyer in Durham can be daunting. You should consider many qualities- from the attorney’s level of experience to how easy it is to get in touch with them. In this article, we will answer some common questions people have about criminal defense lawyers and…
FAQ about DWI charges in Durham NC If you have been arrested for driving while impaired in Durham, North Carolina, it is important to understand the potential consequences of DWI. The state of North Carolina has strict laws regarding DWI charges and penalties. If you are convicted of an NC…
A conviction for DWI in North Carolina can make it hard to drive to work and find affordable insurance. In some instances, entry of a judgment of guilt may result in probation, jail, and loss of your driver’s license as issued by NCDMV. It’s, therefore, understandable people want to know,…
On the last day of 2020, the Court of Appeals again reminded DWI lawyers in North Carolina, prosecutors, and judges of the importance of technical compliance with statutory and constitutional protections relative to DWI Checkpoints in NC. North Carolina v. Deshandra Cobb or “State v. Cobb” (No. COA19681) is penned…
The Rules of Evidence in North Carolina regarding character, and how they’re applied to criminal charges in Durham, are more than theoretical. They affect the admissibility of evidence, what information is presented by the State to prove criminal allegations, and can very much affect whether the disposition results in a…
The Durham County Courthouse is open for certain types of business before the Court. While public access is extremely restricted, some legal matters must be heard due to Constitutional and statutory requirements. Even under the Coronavirus lockdown rules that are in place, mandatory hearings may include things like bond hearings…
DWI charges in Durham are serious stuff. If you’ve been arrested and charged with “drunk driving,” it’s important to start your legal defense as soon as possible. That may include obtaining copies of the Charging Officer Affidavit, any arrest notes, police reports, dash-camera footage, and body-cam recordings. Effective DWI defenses…
If you have an outstanding Warrant for Arrest, we strongly recommend you immediately retain a Durham criminal lawyer. We’ll explain how the court system works and what you should do to prepare. We also have some suggestions that can help speed up the process. Each judicial district has unique protocols…