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In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?
In sex cases what is the difference between civil and criminal court?
- What is the Difference between Civil and Criminal Cases?
Assault and Battery Charges
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Modified Transcript of “Assault and Battery Charges” for the Hearing Impaired:
There are different types of assault. There’s simple assault, there’s assault on a female, there’s assault on a government official, there’s assaults on children, and sometimes they’re felonious assaults that have the potential for long term prison sentences.
Experienced Legal Advice for Criminal Charges in Charlotte
Modified Transcript of “Experienced Legal Advice for Criminal Charges in Charlotte” for the Hearing Impaired:
The vast majority of the cases in North Carolina are plead out. After reviewing discovery and evaluating the merits of the case, sometimes that’s the best choice.
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Calendaring Criminal Traffic and DWI Cases in Charlotte
Modified Transcript of “Calendaring Criminal Traffic and DWI Cases in Charlotte” for Hearing Impaired:
The calendaring of criminal cases in North Carolina is a somewhat complicated process, and that’s because there are differences between misdemeanor cases and felony charges, as well as between jurisdictions.
Larger jurisdictions such as Mecklenburg or Wake County, Guilford, those have more courtrooms.
Do Family and Friends Have To Cooperate with Police?
Modified Transcript of “Do Family & Friends Have to Cooperate with Police” for the Hearing Impaired:
If my loved one is accused of a felony, can I plead the fifth?
When you are called upon to answer questions by law enforcement, people often times refer to or ask the question, “Can I plead the Fifth?”
Provisional DWI in NC
Frequently Asked Questions About Underage DUI in North Carolina
If you are under 21 and charged with driving after consuming alcohol, you are likely facing what most people call “Underage DUI” pursuant to N.C.G.S. 20-138.3. The statute uses more formal language by describing the offense as driving by a person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs. That formal title rarely appears in everyday conversation, which is why most people searching for information use terms like underage DUI, underage DWI, or provisional DWI.
The FAQs below reflect the questions people and their parents ask when facing these charges in Charlotte and across North Carolina. A fair amount of anecdotal information about underage DUI in North Carolina is inaccurate or incomplete, and the assumptions people bring to these cases too often create confusion. At the Powers Law Firm, Bill Powers has helped clients understand and defend N.C.G.S. 20-138.3 charges for decades. The answers below come from those real conversations and give you a clearer picture of what these cases actually involve.