Criminal Defense:If you are charged with a crime, you need to speak with a local attorney who knows the criminal courtrooms.NicholsonPham offers free initial consultations to criminal defendants out on pretrial release and we let you choose the time that is most convenient to meet with us. When you come to our offices, please bring any paperwork that you have about the alleged crime.If you were arrested, you will have a criminal warrant as well as a “conditions of release” form.In addition, if there were witnesses, please bring their names and phone numbers. In our offices, we will go through the facts of the case with you.
Once you’ve spoken with us, you will understand: 1.The type of crime you are charged with and the type of sentence you could get if convicted. 2.The types of defense to that crime and whether those defenses apply in your particular case. 3.The types of evidence that might be used against you and in your favor. 4.How the local criminal courtrooms work – the timing, the different procedures that you could go through. 5.How we can fight for your rights and what we hope to achieve in your case.
Domestic Violence:If you are charged with a crime of domestic violence, make an appointment for a free, private consultation.
Domestic violence (crimes of violence or threats that involve family members or former romantic partners) is treated very differently than other crimes.A separate courtroom is prepared for domestic violence issues and only certain assistant district attorneys and judges work in that courtroom.In addition, there is always a victim witness coordinator.North Carolina law also treats crimes of domestic violence differently.Your right to own or carry a weapon, your ability to apply for certain jobs, your status in child custody court – all of these and more could be affected by a conviction for domestic violence. Don’t expect that a case against you will get thrown out just because the other party doesn’t want to pursue prosecution.Criminal Domestic Violence court is not between two people .The State of North Carolina with all its resources will be prosecuting you to the fullest extent of the law. Do not walk in unprepared. Talk with us and we can take you through the facts of your case and discuss all the issues.
If you have been served with a summons for a domestic violence protective order, please call us as soon as possible.This means that a former domestic partner or family member has filed a restraining order against you.This type of restraining order is called a 50B and it can affect where you are allowed to live, shop, go to church.A judge deciding a 50B restraining order can also take away your car, your house and any weapons that you own, regardless of what licenses you may have to own them.Your rights can be taken away unless you appear in court.Because each of these cases is so different, it’s important that you take time to speak with an attorney at NicholsonPham.
