A felony arrest in North Carolina sets off a legal process that moves quickly. Within hours of booking, a judicial official will decide whether you can be released before trial and what conditions will apply. Schlosser & Pritchett is a Greensboro criminal defense firm whose founding attorneys are both former district attorneys, giving them direct knowledge of how prosecutors approach bail arguments in Guilford County courts. In many cases, having counsel involved from the first appearance can influence not only the bond amount, but also whether release conditions are realistically manageable for you [...]
In North Carolina, as long as you’re over the age of 21, enjoying a few drinks isn’t against the law – even if you’re stumbling around the block to get to the next bar. However, drunken behavior can quickly turn into an altercation that is unlawful in our state.
What Happens If You Are Intoxicated in Public and Run into NC Police?
If you run into law enforcement officials while you are intoxicated in public, you may be taken into protective custody or directed to your home. Protective custody, even if it takes [...]
