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I've had 5 different public defenders I feel like my representation has been compromised. And I have became concerned about the quality of my defense
answered on Mar 2, 2025
That's a lot, but there is no firm number.
Why are they withdrawing? If it is because they discover a conflict once involved, they are doing the proper thing. Finding conflicts isn't uncommon especially if it is a complicated case with a lot of potential names/targets. You see... View More 
I am facing a charge of Felony Serious Injury by Vehicle in North Carolina after a car accident in which the person I crashed into fractured both of her wrists. The incident involved DUI on my part, but I don't believe the injuries warrant such a serious charge. I am not satisfied with my... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
That's bizarre. Many people get court-appointed lawyers at first and then hire their own counsel once they have time to raise funds to do so. I'm not sure why any attorney who wants to make money would hesitate to talk to someone represented by a court-appointed one.
That said,... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2024
Probably not.
The age of consent in North Carolina is 16, so a 17 year old is considered legally able to consent to sexual activity.
There are always exceptions. For instance, if the 24 year old were a teacher or coach at a school and the 17 year old was a student at the same... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
The short answer is yes.
To charge someone, the police only need probable cause, which is the same standard the State needs when it seeks an indictment from a grand jury. Simply put, probable cause means something is more likely than not. It's not the same as the beyond a reasonable... View More
So I went and got their pressure washer then put it back for a day and took wheel barrow. Then came and got pressure washer next day. Can the fact I put it back for a day help argue I was borrowing it and it was stolen from me
answered on Jun 7, 2024
Maybe so. Larceny is the crime of someone:
1) Taking
2) Personal property
3) That is in the possession of another
4) Carrying it away
5) Without consent
6) With the intent to deprive the possessor of it permanently
7) With the knowledge that... View More
VIOLATION HE RECIEVED 3 DAYS. THE CODE FOR HIS CHARGE IS 5083 15A-1345. HE HAS ANOTHER CHARGE IN CHEROKEE NC ON TRIBAL LANDS HE HAS 2 DUI CHARGES THERE AND ONE OF THEM THAT HE WAS CHARGED WITH HE WAS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN THER OFFICER ARRIVED AND HE GOT CHARGED ANYWAY. ANY ADVICE IN THIS... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2024
If your son's probation violation is for absconding (running away and not allowing himself to be supervised) or for committing a new crime, it is possible his entire sentence could be activated and he would have to serve it. If it is for anything else (not paying money, positive drug tests,... View More
answered on May 21, 2024
The short answer is yes, although it perhaps would be frowned upon and could affect one's ability to continue to argue that he/she is indigent. But there was an ethics question in 2022 about this specific issue, and the Ethics Committee specifically stated that such an arrangement is ethical... View More
I had nothing on me but they changed me to it was her but she try saying it was my I think
answered on May 20, 2024
The short answer is yes, you can definitely beat these charges. But it's not a slam dunk and you should get competent legal representation.
"Possession" has multiple meanings in the law. There is actual possession, meaning you had something in your hand or pocket.... View More
answered on May 20, 2024
There are three broad ways that a person can challenge a federal conviction, but none of those may apply to this situation.
First is the most common and widely understood--the person may appeal his/her conviction to the Court of Appeals. (And in rare circumstances, may appeal from there to... View More
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