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 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 | Feb 13, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
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... by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 11, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
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,... 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...