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 [...]
Arrests are an inherent part of the criminal justice process, but they must be conducted within the bounds of law and constitutional protections. In Greensboro, North Carolina, law enforcement officers are authorized to use force when necessary to effect an arrest, protect themselves, or prevent escape. However, force that exceeds what is objectively reasonable under the circumstances violates both the law.
When force crosses the line into illegality, you may pursue both criminal defense strategies and civil remedies. At Schlosser & Pritchett, those facing criminal charges after an unlawful use of force can [...]
