Misdemeanor and Felony Defense Lawyers Oxford, NC.
Facing criminal charges can be one of the most stressful and life-altering experiences. At Scheuring Law, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing skilled and compassionate legal representation for individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies. Based in Oxford, NC, we serve clients across Granville, Franklin, Warren, Vance, and Person counties. Whether you’re dealing with a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony charge, we will fight to protect your rights, minimize consequences, and guide you through every step of the legal process. Trust us to provide personalized attention and a strong defense tailored to your unique situation.
TRIAL:
You’ve been charged with a crime. What are your rights?
The State is charged with proving every essential element of your charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
You have a 6th amendment right to confront and cross examine your accusers. This means they have to come to court if you have a trial!
You have the 5th amendment right to remain silent. You don’t have to talk to the police or take the stand in your trial if you don’t want to.
These are just some of your rights! Call now for a free consultation about your case.
DISMISSAL
You might be eligible to enter into an agreement with the district attorney to have your charge dismissed through a deferred prosecution agreement (see below). If dismissed, you might also be eligible to have your charge expunged.
Do not resolve your case without first consulting with an attorney.
If convicted of a crime, you could have trouble getting a job, be fined, or even serve jail time. In some cases, your plea might be used against you in a civil proceeding for damages.
DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS
A deferral agreement (deferred prosecution agreement) is a contract with the District Attorney’s Office for you to complete a number of conditions in order to have your charge dismissed. Most of these have a waiver of trial, which means if you do everything you’re supposed to do under the agreement, your charge will be dismissed. However, if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do, you agree to plead guilty. Lastly, every DA’s office is different and whether or not they will offer you a deferred prosecution depends on a number of factors, including whether you have a prior criminal history, the factual basis for your case (what was alleged to have happened), as well as input from the victim (though the victim does not control what happens ultimately with the case).
EXPUNCTION
Currently under NC expunction law, you can now expunge any misdemeanor (except for traffic tickets) or felony that is dismissed OR you are found not guilty of at trial. This is true now regardless of whether you have previously filed an expunction, what is on your criminal record, or any other similar factor like that. In cases where you earn the dismissal through completing a deferred prosecution agreement, there is a $175 filing fee for the proceeding.
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