by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Sep 16, 2024 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Hiring an Attorney
When you’re facing drug charges in Raleigh, the legal system can feel overwhelming. You may wonder what comes next or how to protect yourself from harsh penalties. That’s where a drug charges lawyer steps in to guide you through the process. We understand...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Nov 19, 2018 | Attorney-Client Relationship, Criminal Defense, Hiring an Attorney
The justice system ensures that all citizens have the right to legal representation, and two of the legal concepts that enable this are attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality. Essentially, an attorney may not disclose any communication with a client...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Nov 5, 2018 | Attorney-Client Relationship, Criminal Defense, Hiring an Attorney
When an individual hires a Raleigh criminal lawyer for legal representation, the attorney needs to know all of the facts of the client’s situation to provide effective representation. The concept of attorney-client privilege helps establish trust and open...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 14, 2014 | Hiring an Attorney, Uncategorized
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...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jan 30, 2014 | Hiring an Attorney, Uncategorized
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...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jan 27, 2014 | Hiring an Attorney, Uncategorized
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...