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Q: Caregiver for stepfather from May 4,2024 until his death April 9 2024, I was kicked out of his house by biological April

14, 2024, I lived there 24/ 7 to care for him, do I have any rights

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Q: What are the rules of being held as fugitive in NC if no charges have been served .

NC has had a family mem since 10-23 on a fugitive charge from SC. He is being held at first it was 6 million dollar bond now it is no bond . He has never been charged with anything from SC yet he is simply sitting in jail under this fugitive thing and n his bond for NC has been paid already . How... View More

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Q: Is this a scam or legit?

I got a text from a detective name Lawrence, saying my account was suspicious of communicating with minors. They asked me about my name, age and location. I gave them my age, name and location. The detective then told me the name of the minor was I talking to but they also said others, which... View More

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Q: Hello! My fiance is in jail right now and he waiting to be sent to North Carolina. He ran on his probation in June 2021.

With only 4 months to go without registering a change of address. I was told this happened before a few years ago. He only served maybe 60 or so days is what I'm told and the rest on probation til October of 2021 but

ran before he could. Could he be facing the same charges or could... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I understand that this is a challenging and stressful situation for you and your fiance. The consequences for violating probation by failing to register a change of address and fleeing can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the laws of the state where the original offense occurred.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for North Carolina on
Q: Is this extortion?

I received a letter in the mail from home depot threatening to lower my credit limit if I do not make a purchase by a certain date. They have done this to me once before and when I was near a home depot working on a project I had to get my limit increased again. I feel like if they threaten to... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Apr 7, 2024

There is nothing illegal about this. Citibank (who I believe issues the cardit card) has the right to change the terms of your card at any time by notification. Any bank can close your card if you do not use it after a certain amount of time, as well. Accepting the reduced credit limit will hurt... View More

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Q: Do dismissed cases show up on your criminal record?

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.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Products Liability for North Carolina on
Q: I found out former spouse forged my name on va loan title deed insurance on a property before it was awarded to him to

Double dip in housing benefits from the federal government. Your taxes and mine to pay for it and another home for over 12 years. While never in resident Causing me issues of my identity. Domestic violence loss of career and home and now that it is paid off he is trying to get a court in another... View More

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Q: Dismissed without leave by DA: true meaning?

At my probable cause hearing today, my case was dismissed because the DA did not indict me in time. My case is labeled as “VDGJ: Dismissed without leave by DA”. I keep receiving conflicting answers on what this means exactly.

I’m aware that “dismissed with leave” means it can be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for North Carolina on
Q: My things were in a fire at a storage facility. The biz isn't letting me look through my destroyed unit for salvage.

I feel like I'm getting the runaround from this company. At first they told me a customer used a code to get in and set it on fire, and now they're telling me they cut their way in and did the same.

The problem is this: I think some things survived in this fire, but they... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Mar 8, 2024

Your property should be covered by your homeowners or renters insurance policy. Turn in an insurance claim and your own insurance company will help you get access.

If you did not have insurance, that's too bad because most likely the storage facility is not at fault whether a customer...
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Q: im out on bond on house arrest does it count as jail time?
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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

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Q: My phone was taken as evidence a year ago. I know there is no evidence on the phone.its been a year. How do I get it bac
Lynn  Norton-Ramirez
Lynn Norton-Ramirez
answered on Mar 4, 2024

It depends if the case or investigation that precipitated the seizure of the phone is still pending. If it has been closed, a Return of Property order signed by the judge and addressed to the law enforcement body in possession of the phone is recommended. If the investigation and/or case is... View More

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Q: I got a felony violation charge just to get off probation, is this something that happens a lot and can I do anything?
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answered on Mar 1, 2024

In North Carolina, receiving a felony violation charge as a means to expedite the termination of probation is not a standard legal procedure and is generally not advisable due to the significant negative consequences of having a felony conviction on your record. Such an action could result in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for North Carolina on
Q: Can a person be held locked up for 1st degree murder,denied bond twice, without any evidence except one person statement

laws have NO physical evidence.

person was previously in a bad dirt bike accident and has plates in both wrist, and is NOT physically capable of shooting a gun.

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

In North Carolina, as in other jurisdictions, it is possible for a person to be held without bond on serious charges such as first-degree murder, based on the severity of the alleged crime. The decision to deny bond typically considers factors such as the nature of the charges, potential risk to... View More

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Q: I had a felony expunged. It still shows up on records like truth finder. How it this removed. It's 30 years old
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answered on Jan 26, 2024

First, verify that the expungement order was properly processed and filed. If the expungement was done correctly, reach out to the relevant authorities or agencies to request a thorough update of their records. Additionally, contact TruthFinder directly to inquire about their data sources and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on
Q: neighbor videoed my 2 year old daughter while she was standing naked in our doorway on our property what can I do
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answered on Jan 11, 2024

If your neighbor videotaped your two-year-old daughter while she was naked on your property, this is a serious concern that may involve privacy and child protection laws. In North Carolina, it's illegal to photograph or record a minor in a state of undress without consent, and this can... View More

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Q: My friend has 17 dismissals with leave in North Carolina from 2007 tell 2020 what does this mean.
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answered on Jan 22, 2024

Dismissals with leave put this case in a sort of purgatory where they are still alive but will not be put on the docket. Most likely these cases will prevent your friend from getting a valid license but will not have much other consequence as the cases should not have any active warrants for arrest... View More

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