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A conviction for some sex offense charges in North Carolina brings long-term consequences that go far beyond jail time or probation. While any criminal conviction may affect SEX-OFFENDER-REGISTRATION-IN-NC employment, housing, and personal reputation, convictions for offenses that require sex offender registration carry additional obligations and restrictions, some imposed immediately, others lasting for years or decades.

These restrictions affect not only the person’s liberty but also their ability to live, work, and interact with others in ordinary ways. Some consequences arise from the sex offender registration statutes themselves, while others flow from supervision conditions, civil laws, or agency policies tied to registration status.

This post outlines what happens after a conviction for an offense subject to registration under North Carolina’s sex offender laws. It explains who must register, what registration involves, how long it lasts, and what limitations follow. It also reviews additional restrictions and monitoring requirements imposed after release, as well as the legal framework behind them.

Assault charges can take many different forms from relatively minor allegations of simple assault, to more serious accusations of assault on a female, and assault with deadly weapon inflicting  Assault Charges Lawyers serious injury. 

The State carries the burden of proof for criminal charges. When involving allegations of an “assault,” one of the essential aspects of the evidence must center on whether the District Attorney can prove a criminal assault.  

Interestingly the North Carolina General Statutes do not specifically define what is assault in North Carolina – Bill Powers, Charlotte Criminal Defense Attorney 

In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?

  • What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Cases?

Can I Dismiss Charges?  What Happens If I Don’t Want to Prosecute? Do I Get a Say?  Who Decides?

Can you drop the charges? Not really. Can the State choose not to prosecute? Yes, in large measure it’s their decision – Bill Powers

Prosecutors sometimes consider and weigh these case facts before deciding to prosecute an individual:

Can I get more time to comply with Deferred Prosecution?  Do I Need a Continuance?  What are my Options?

You may have to explain the nature and the circumstances of your financial condition and why you need more time – Bill Powers 

  • Court Costs apply in Superior and District Court in North Carolina
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