by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 13, 2014 | Uncategorized, Violent Crimes
Being charged with assault does not necessarily require that you have put your hands on someone. Generally speaking, an assault can occur if you’ve threatened bodily harm to someone in a believable way. Battery on the other hand, involves some sort of offensive... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 10, 2014 | Police Tactics, Uncategorized
If a law enforcement officer in Raleigh, North Carolina contacts you, it is important that you exercise your rights so that you can protect yourself. Knowing your rights will make all the difference when it comes to being arrested, questioned, or charged with a crime.... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 6, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
Under North Carolina General Statute § 20-28.3, a motor vehicle that is driven by a person who is charged with DWI in Raleigh will be seized if at the time of the violation if the license of the person driving the car was revoked as a result of a prior DWI. It will... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 4, 2014 | Expungement, Uncategorized
We all make mistakes in life, but some mistakes can haunt you as the years go by because it is on your permanent record. Things like getting a job or leasing an apartment can be troublesome if a background check shows a prior criminal charge or conviction. There are... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized, Violent Crimes
If you’re wondering what the difference is between murder and manslaughter is in Raleigh, North Carolina, you’ve come to the right place. Our Raleigh homicide lawyers are well versed in the varying terms of homicide, murder, and manslaughter. The term “Homicide” 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...