Criminal Defense
If you've been charged with a criminal offense, you need effective defense counsel to navigate you through the complicated legal process. Click on a type of offense below to learn more about the elements of each crime, what the State has to prove, possible sentences, and more.
To check criminal court dates in N.C., use this link to the Court's website.
The punishment for Trafficking in Opium or Heroin in North Carolina depends upon the amount possessed by the defendant. Learn about the different minimum terms, the different types of drug trafficking charges, and what the State has to prove at trial for each.
First Degree Burglary is a serious criminal offense, and is considered a violent crime in North Carolina. Learn about this and other violent crimes, the elements of the crime, and what the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
CRIMINAL OFFENSES IN N.C.
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You Have Options - We Can Help
If you have been charged with a felony offense, one thing you need to know is this: you have options. There are very effective defenses to each charge. Each case is, of course, different and the facts of your case are totally unique. Regardless, there are things that can be done to maximize your chances of obtaining a favorable result. But these things must be done early on in your case in order to put your case on the best possible footing. Time is always critically important in legal matters, and there are time limits in criminal cases which run from the time a defendant is charged until they expire.
Given the seriousness of most felony offenses, these cases typically involve intensive criminal investigations, sometimes by multiple law enforcement agencies and sometimes across multiple jurisdictions, and are likely to generate extensive and voluminous reports and other evidence, all of which must be reviewed and evaluated in order to properly defend and advise you.
Whether you want to plead guilty to a lesser offense, to take the case to trial, or you aren’t sure what to do, you should retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer to advise you immediately. Please give the law office of Garland Byers a call today and have a consultation about your specific case. If you are a friend or family member reading this because your loved one is in jail, you can make the call on your friend or family member’s behalf to begin the process of turning the ship around.
Any lawyer with a valid law license can represent you. The challenge is to find the right lawyer with the right skills and the right experience for your specific case. Give us a call and let’s see if we are a good fit to guide you through these dangerous legal times. The choice of a lawyer is of critical importance. Make the right one.