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Lawyers are trained legal professionals who can explain the laws to you, help you evaluate your options, negotiate or mediate conflicts with other people, prepare letters, court forms or other legal documents for you, and represent you in court. At Crosby Legal PLLC, we do all of these things and offer free consultations in most matters.

The cost or fee required to retain legal services varies based on the nature of the case and the estimated time it will take to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. At Crosby Legal PLLC, we recognize that you did not plan to be in the legal dilemma that you are facing. Therefore, we allow our clients to enter into payment agreements designed to make the financial requirements less burdensome.

Felony and misdemeanor offenses are distinguished, in part, by how long a person may be held in custody after a conviction. This does not mean that the sentence imposed creates the distinction, but rather, many state and federal statutes define felonies as those offenses punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. If you are facing such a serious charge, you will want to speak with our criminal attorney.

In many cases, a defendant may waive his or her right to appear in court and allow the attorney to resolve the case without the client being present.

As a general rule, no person suspected or accused of a crime can be forced to give a statement. Of course, to every rule there are exceptions, but generally a person suspected of a crime is not obligated to say anything. That being said, there are times that it may be in your best interest to give a statement and times where it would be best to remain silent. Therefore, it is best to seek the advice of counsel prior to doing or saying anything.

The penalties or punishment you face if convicted of an offense in Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, or the other areas of North Carolina largely depend on the offense you are facing and your criminal history. Under current sentencing guidelines, the courts will review your criminal history and your sentence would be based upon that history and the offense you are now accused of committing. As such, a minor offense could lead to fines and/or probation while more severe offenses could result in a lifetime in prison.

The short answer is yes. However, there are requirements that must be met prior to offenses being removed from a person’s record. If no action is taken, felony and misdemeanor convictions will stay on a person’s record forever. Fortunately, recent changes in North Carolina law now allow for the removal of dismissed cases, along with certain felony and misdemeanor convictions.

Attorney Crosby takes pride in defending clients regardless of the offense charged or the nature of the allegation. He will review the discovery with you and analyze the case in order to determine the best method of safeguarding and preserving your rights. As an experienced criminal attorney, he understands how important the outcome of the case is to you and he is prepared to aggressively defend you. 

According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the BAC limit of 0.08. If you drive while visibly impaired or have a BAC of 0.08 or higher, you can be charged with a DWI. For commercial drivers, the limit is 0.04.

You can refuse a field sobriety or portable breathalyzer test in North Carolina without penalty. However, refusing an EC/ IR-II breathalyzer test will result in an automatic 112-month license suspension.

An attorney can help you fill out and file the legal documents needed to file domestic violence charges. They can also help you find the appropriate assistance services to help you get out of your abusive situation.

You can refuse a field sobriety or portable breathalyzer test in North Carolina without penalty. However, refusing an EC/ IR-II breathalyzer test will result in an automatic 112-month license suspension.