Cary Criminal Lawyer & Drug Diversion Like many states, North Carolina and in particularly Wake County offers first time drug offenders the opportunity to participate in what’s known as a drug diversion program. In essence, those defendants who meet certain requirements can ultimately have drug charges against them dismissed so long as they follow certain guidelines. First and foremost, the… (more…)
This Raleigh DUI lawyer has written extensively about sobriety checkpoints. Now comes word that the prohibition of such practices may be a growing trend. Consider the following story originally published in the Providence Journal: PROVIDENCE — Two Democratic House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would outlaw roadside police checkpoints used to identify drunken drivers. Rep. Charlene Lima is the… (more…)
Garner DUI lawyer & reduction of charges This Garner DUI lawyer is often asked whether the district attorney’s office will consider reducing a D.U.I. charge to a lesser offense. For instance, if a defendant is charged with DUI, could he or she plea guilty to reckless driving, etc., rather than DUI. Unfortunately, at least in Wake County, the answer is… (more…)
Cary criminal lawyer comments on larceny cases in Wake County. Stealing property or shoplifting is typically charged in one of two ways in North Carolina, either as a misdemeanor larceny case (usually where the value is under $1,000) or as a felony larceny case (where the value exceeds $1,000 or where the person has removed a security device from the… (more…)