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My credit reporting system notified me that I have a court record from June 2005. It was a trespassing charge for hanging out in a Walmart parking lot. It was dismissed. Does this show up on my criminal record?
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
In North Carolina, even if your charges are dismissed, your criminal record will indicate that you were charged with the offense. Your record will also show that the charge was dismissed. An experienced attorney can assist you with having it expunged from your record so it will not show up at all.
I received a letter from the clerk of court with a different court date what should I do
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answered on Jan 20, 2023
You should contact the clerk directly to confirm that the date provided on the letter is the correct court date. You should also search for your court date at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates to confirm your court date.
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answered on Jan 16, 2023
Yes. This is a matter of public record. You can go to the Clerk of Court in the county where the offender was ordered by the court to be placed on probation. The Clerk will be able to look up the individual's name, offense, case disposition, and any other specifics. You can also request a copy... View More 
I am the victim of criminal abuse of the civil commitment process. Among the wrongdoings committed was the officer deliberately entering false timestamps on the custody order for the time taken into custody and time delivered to the examination unit. He deliberately entered both times as exactly... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2023
Forgery of Writings is a common law offense in North Carolina. Common law forgery occurs when someone 1) falsely makes or alters a writing; 2) at the time the person made or altered the writing they intended to defraud; 3) the writing appeared to be genuine; and 4) the writing, if genuine, would... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
No. You do not get credit toward confinement while on Electronic House Arrest. The applicable statute can be found at N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-196.1. As always, consult your attorney regarding the specifics of your case.... View More
My son-in-law was charged as a felony charge for a sawed off shotgun.
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
Possession of a weapon of mass destruction is a class F felony in North Carolina. Depending on the defendant’s prior record, the offense is punishable by 10 months minimum and 59 months maximum.
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