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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Is it legal for a police officer to tell the world that I was a confidential 8nformant and then give my address to harm

I signed a agreement about my identity and an officer was on fb live and told everyone my name and address and that I was an informant

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answered on Jul 11, 2023

You should contact the police department, district attorney's office, or an attorney to file a complaint and take legal action.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for North Carolina on
Q: My dogs were stolen, a police report was made., no a rescues has them and says I have to pay to get them back

They have them over 4 hrs away .. I can't get there and don't have the money to pay

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 23, 2023

Tell the police who has your dog and that they are holding it for ransom.

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Prison legal service got me out of prison due to errors. Do I still have to pay my lawyer and other court fees?

I was convicted by a jury. I had a court appointed lawyer, which she should have seen the errors from the beginning. I done 3yrs more than what I should have according to the DPS offender look-up. Since I been out, I had won money on a scratch off, but they took it for dues owed on that case. I... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on May 1, 2023

Some states require a factual finding of innocence in order to bring a legal malpractice case.

Consult with experienced attorneys.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for North Carolina on
Q: My neighbor keeps letting his dogs poop in my yard. We have discussed this 1000 times. What can I do now?

I have video of the dogs when they come and poop in my yard.

I scoop the dog poop daily and toss it back into his yard.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 21, 2023

Collect the poop. Store it. Then deliver it all back to his front porch

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Family Law and Wrongful Death for North Carolina on
Q: Who do I contact about a fake will a sibling is trying to use after the death of their brother abs mother
N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 9, 2023

You might start by contacting an attorney who handles estate/probate law.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Would a bus driver be neglect or liable for a studio got there nose broke from a fight if the bus driver if they did not

Not render help or report it

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 2, 2023

An attorney would need to know a bit more about what happened in order to be able to thoroughly evaluate the bus driver's (or the school's) potential liability. You should consider scheduling a consultation with an attorney to discuss the details of your situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Have a fta and no lawyer lost job couldn't hire got moved to suppior without court date checked online never showed up

My court date never got posted online don't know what to do have no lawyer now have fta and went to court end of November didn't get arrested for the fta from Oct 31 but bonds man called My dad the other day and told him I missed court but like i said I searched and searched never showed... View More

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Feb 8, 2023

Hire a lawyer, they can speak with a district attorney about getting your case reset and having the warrant withdrawn

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for North Carolina on
Q: In North Carolina does the state have the right to appeal a DWI case to Superior Court.

District Judge dismissed and suppressed the arrest of a DWI case because arresting officer violated defends 4 amendment rights by arresting defendant inside his home with no probable cause and no search warrant.

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Jan 28, 2023

yes, they can appeal if it’s motion to suppress.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: Statue of limitations for larceny of theft in NC

I’ve read online from some employees of large corporations like Walmart and Target that these companies have a tendency to avoid prosecuting thieves until they have accumulated enough stolen property to constitute a felony. This begs the question of statute of limitations from misdemeanor to... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Jan 24, 2023

This is a criminal law question, not a consumer law question. As far as a civil lawsuit, the statute of limitation for money owed is 3 years not matter what the amount, and it starts fresh with each incident. Please repost this under Criminal Defense.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: If someone handed the person the tire iron who they be charged too. And the woman mased me before she hit me in the heed

She split my ear in half. It was all recorded on a ring door bell but they erased it. Can u recover the video

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Jan 6, 2023

These are very specific questions, but there’s no background to describe exactly what happened and to whom. You should contact a defense attorney, who can hear the story and give you advice. Most offer free consultations over the phone.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: I'm looking for a public defender I only know her first name it's Sara she works in McMinnville tn she is my son's lawye

She is my son's lawyer and I need to speak to her but I don't know her last name thank you she works in McMinnville tn

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Dec 27, 2022

You should call the Warren County clerks office - they will be able to tell you her last name and will probably have her contact information as well. 931.473.2373

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for North Carolina on
Q: In North Carolina, what court cases would include a firearm or something about the ownership rights using judicial?
Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Dec 14, 2022

Please rephrase your question and give it context, I’m not sure what you’re asking.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: North Carolina HOUSING/EVICTION/FORECLOSURE/TENANTS Disgruntled neighbor threatening to file criminal charges

Does this person by what I've told you have any legal grounds to take criminal charges on me

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Dec 10, 2022

What’s your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Is there a limit on time? What happens if reported outside of limitations?

I disclosed to a current employee at the high school I graduated from that a coach had sexual relations with me while I was black out drunk and was a 16 year old student at the school. I graduated in 2013 and was more so looking to have them be cautious/keep an eye out for behavior moving forward.... View More

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Dec 7, 2022

In NC, there is no statute of limitations for felonies.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for North Carolina on
Q: what steps can I take to obtain money that is due to me and fully gain ownership of the house completely?

I co-owned a house and property with my older sister since 2013. She has kept all the rent money for 8yrs, then she has sold 50% of the property behind my back on April 21, 2021 to her friend and didn't tell me until 8 months later. Her friend is committing larceny as well. I recently found... View More

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answered on Nov 28, 2022

You probably need to hire an attorney to file an action for a Sale For Partition.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for North Carolina on
Q: What is domestic assault charges
Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Nov 9, 2022

Assault charges between individuals who have or had a personal relationship. There are several types, both misdemeanor and felony.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security and Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: So. I have been getting gifts of money from a person who has disabilities.

I met a guy online and he's been sending me money for years. We met on an app and became close. He told me later on about being autistic. Now apparently his personal case worker is trying to get me to pay the money back in payments or they are taking legal action against me. Do they have a right to?

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answered on Oct 14, 2022

Unfortunately you haven’t given enough information to know what kind of payments were made or what funds he used to send you the money.

Social Security does not provide case workers to people who receive benefits. Some people who receive benefits have a representative payee that helps...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Collections for North Carolina on
Q: I am a contractor in Hickory/Lenoir area who was on last day completing 2nd remodeling project for homeowner.

On final day they assaulted us verbally and threatened myself, due to repeated material delays and damaged product and illness late winter. We called 911 and 2 Deputies arrived. We removed tools/equipment from that job, leaving only couple last items on job for homeowner to install themselves. Our... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Aug 26, 2022

If you received a criminal summons, hire a criminal defense attorney ASAP. Your business lawyer should be able to refer you to one in your area. Its a he said she said situation, and if this person who never shows up doesn't show up at the hearing, the criminal attorney should be able to get... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: What possible reasons could a nonviolent offender be denied Bond in Raleigh North Carolina.

The offender does have an extensive criminal record (non-violent). He is a felon and was charged with firearm by felon along with other drug charges last year. He still does not have a bond.

Scott Lippert
Scott Lippert
answered on Mar 28, 2022

Without all the details it is hard to know. There are provisions in NC state law that allow for a "no-bond" to be set for defendants charged with drug trafficking, especially if there are multiple drug trafficking offenses pending against the defendant. In most instances, no-bond is a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for North Carolina on
Q: My wife was charged with obstruction of Justice for not telling law enforcement where a relative was at he wasn't at her

House. Can she be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor

Richard W. Noel
Richard W. Noel
answered on Feb 20, 2022

The short answer is anyone can be charged at any time for nearly anything as long as there's probable cause. The better question is can she be convicted of the crime for which she's being charged. That depends on the evidence that's available. An attorney needs to review the case and... View More

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