by Aaron Lee | Jan 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
The home is considered to have the highest expectation of privacy in regards to protections granted by the 4th amendment. In order for police to enter or search home they must either have a warrant that has been issued by a magistrate or fit into an exception to the...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
The Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) is typically used in cases that involve traffic infractions or minor criminal charges. If a PJC is granted it keeps the underlying charge from being recorded against the defendant. Instead of pleading either guilty or not...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 5, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
Prior to July 2, 2012 it was unclear as to when a trial court judge could waive court costs. In response to this uncertainty the North Carolina legislature passed a statute which clearly laid out that court costs could be waived and when a judge would have the...