{"id":3303,"date":"2014-08-05T16:17:53","date_gmt":"2014-08-05T20:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powersmccartan.wpengine.com\/?p=3303"},"modified":"2024-04-08T14:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T18:05:53","slug":"how-are-serious-felonies-handled-in-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinaattorneys.com\/blog\/how-are-serious-felonies-handled-in-court\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court?<\/h1>\n<p>Friends, loved ones and family members of someone accused of a felony are often shocked to learn of the charge or arrest. \u00a0It&#8217;s not unusual for lawyers to be asked: \u00a0What Can I Do? \u00a0What Happens Next? \u00a0What Happens To People Charged With Felonies? \u00a0How Are Felonies Handled in Court? \u00a0Frankly, the people charged with the offense, which likely starts with an arrest, face some the same issues. \u00a0Good information makes for good choices.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys at Powers Law Firm PA are here to answer questions. \u00a0Immediately following an arrest, charge or indictment, it makes sense to address:<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinaattorneys.com\/blog\/how-are-serious-felonies-handled-in-court\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Are Serious Felonies Handled In Court? 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