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Do I need a lawyer when I’m charged with a crime in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’re being charged with a crime in Raleigh, North Carolina, it is in your best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney. Most defendants are represented by an attorney, especially when a prison or jail sentence is a possible outcome. It is almost always a bad...
Local attorney named to the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of North Carolina
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local attorney named to the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of North Carolina Raleigh, NC February 13, 2014 – Criminal Defense Attorney Jesse G. Scharff has been selected as one of the Top 40 under 40 Criminal...
Driving While Impaired: The Morning After
Driving While Impaired: The Morning After So you’ve been charged with a DWI. You wake up the morning after and your life is suddenly different. More than likely, your car has been towed or left in a vacant lot near the scene of your arrest. You look in your wallet,...
What happens when you are arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you are arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, you will be handcuffed and transported to the nearest police station. From there, you will undergo the booking process which includes asking you for your personal information, as well as fingerprinting. Once this process...
What happens when a person is charged with a crime in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Raleigh, North Carolina, you are entitled to constitutional safeguards throughout the process. In addition, there are certain procedures set in place that are essentially the same regardless of the local rules. The following is a...
Why should I hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime in Raleigh, North Carolina, hiring an experienced criminal lawyer is crucial. A good criminal defense attorney will explain your rights to you with regards to the entire criminal process, and will help to provide you...
How much does it cost to hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina
If you’ve been arrested and are facing criminal charges in North Carolina, one of the first concerns you’re likely to have when it comes to hiring a criminal defense lawyer is, “What will representation cost?” While it is impossible to nail down exactly what their...
North Carolina’s Controlled Substances Chart
Each drug in North Carolina is categorized in a Schedule. Schedule I drugs are the most serious. In addition, North Carolina has a chart to determine mandatory minimums in drug trafficking cases. Here are the charts that may apply if you are accused of a drug...
The Failing War on Drugs
At the Scharff Law Firm, our attorneys have had the opportunity for a first hand look at the ‘War on Drugs.’ For over 10 years, Reba and I have been both on the prosecuting side and defense side of the courtroom battles that people live through every day. Our jails...
Opportunity Amidst DWI Fervor: Defending the case by focusing on the unlawful checkpoint
Whether it be the seizure of a car after a DWI arrest, or a mandatory suspension for refusing to blow at the station, DWI punishments have been growing harsher each decade as the North Carolina legislature continues to try to cut down on incidents of driving while...
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