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 [...]
2019
Lawmakers have the tough job of adjusting legislation as the state, country, and world change. New technology, cultural shifts, and other factors may make old laws useless – or even dangerous. If lawmakers do not address outdated rules, they could be putting a group of people at risk for incarceration and harsh penalties.
Unfortunately, this is exactly what is happening right now in North Carolina. Teens are at risk of harsh and unfairly high penalties due to a recent trend in technology. If you have a teenager, you have to educate them on [...]
