by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 7, 2014 | Arrest Process, Uncategorized
If you’ve been charged with a crime and are wondering what house arrest is and how you can request it in Raleigh, North Carolina, you’ve come to the right place! House arrest is when an individual is confined to their primary residence as an alternative to prison or a...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 29, 2014 | Arrest Process, Uncategorized
If you’ve been arrested, one of your first priorities will be regaining your freedom. Within the first 24 hours, you will be brought before a magistrate so that your bond can be set. Any person can post his or her own bond if they are financially able. If a person is...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 21, 2014 | Arrest Process, Uncategorized
Contrary to what you may see on television or the movies, a police officer’s failure to read your rights in Raleigh, North Carolina will not result in the automatic dismissal of charges. It simply means that the prosecutor cannot use the results of a custodial...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 18, 2014 | Arrest Process, Uncategorized
If you’ve been arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, your first thought is likely going to be getting out of jail – and quickly. The typical way people get out of jail is to post bail. Bail is a bond, cash and other property that the suspect provides to the court to...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 6, 2014 | Arrest Process, Uncategorized
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...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 3, 2014 | Arrest Process, Uncategorized
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...