A probation violation in North Carolina does not automatically mean revocation and activation of a prison sentence. Since the Justice Reinvestment Act took effect on December 1, 2011, courts have only been able to revoke probation for a new criminal offense, an absconding violation, or a third violation after two prior Confinement in Response to Violation periods. The Law Firm of Schlosser & Pritchett has built a track record of defending against violations for more than 25 years, and our Greensboro criminal defense attorneys handle probation allegations throughout Guilford County and the surrounding [...]
When you are pulled over by an officer who suspects you have had too much to drink, you may be asked to leave your vehicle so you can take a field sobriety test.
What exactly is a field sobriety test? Do you have to take it? What happens if you don’t? What happens if you do?
An FST is just one request that can be made of you if you’re pulled over, but it’s a big one. In this post, we’re going to explain what these tests are and how they are used. [...]
