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NORTH CAROLINA: DURHAM & ORANGE COUNTIES
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YOU HAVE THE
RIGHT TO
AN ATTORNEY.
YOUR FREEDOM AND
FUTURE COULD BE
ON THE LINE.
IS THAT A CHANCE
YOU WANT TO TAKE?
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You should know the answers to these questions before your court date …
* What are your options when you get to the courtroom?
* Can your bond be reduced?
* Can you get out of jail before your court date?
* What are your chances of winning if you choose to plead “Not Guilty” and have a trial?
* What does the State have to prove to convict you?
* Did the police follow correct procedure?
* Will a conviction in this case mean you have to go to jail or prison?
* How long will a conviction in this case stay on your record?
* How much can the fines and court costs be?
* What is on your criminal record now?
* Are you eligible for a first-offenders program?
* Is this case suitable for mediation?
* If convicted, can you do community service?
* If sentenced to active time, can you get work release?
* Are you eligible for a probationary sentence?
* Is there anything you can do before your court date to improve your situation?
If you don’t know the answer to any or all of these questions, you should hire an attorney to represent you. In addition to my private criminal defense practice, I have worked in Orange and Chatham Counties for one of the most respected District Attorneys in North Carolina. I have negotiated or conducted trials in over 12,000 criminal matters for the State and private clients. I can use that experience to help you now.
You may think you can’t afford to hire an attorney … but it’s possible you can’t afford not to hire one. The total amount you will have to pay including attorneys fees, case expenses, court costs, fines and other court-ordered fees will depend on the circumstances of your particular case. If you need extra time to pay the costs of this matter, please let us know. We may be able to get your case scheduled on a later date.
You have a lot of things you must consider now – before you even get to court. You owe it to yourself to get the best legal advice you can.
OUR PLEDGE: Every client is unique and every case gets the highest quality of representation we can provide. We will give you our very best legal advice and help you weigh the risks and benefits of any legal course of action so you can make an informed decision as to how you want to proceed. It's your case. It's your call.
Call our office any day, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for a free consultation on this or any other North Carolina legal matter. My direct line is (919) 237-2111.
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