FAQs
Appointments and talking to attorneys
Where is the office located?
Fees
Do I need to have a lawyer present to represent me?
When is my court date?
What time does court start?
What if I am going to be late for court or cannot make it to court?
Do I have to appear in court?
I was charged with a speeding ticket. Will it be dismissed if I hire your office?
What is a PJC and I heard it is what I want?
What will be the insurance impact because of my ticket?
I have a Commercial Driver's License, will this impact my license?
How many NC DMV points for moving violations?
Appointments and talking to attorneys
Attorneys in the office spend most of the working day in court or meeting with clients. If you call the office, there is a 99% chance you will speak with their legal assistant or paralegal. Please convey all information to the person to which you speak to ensure a quicker response.
If your concerns were not addressed and you still desire to speak with an attorney, please schedule an appointment for a dedicated time.
Where is the office located?
The office is located at 410 West 14th Street, Suite D, Greenville, North Carolina.
Fees
Each case is different, and so is the fee. Please call the office to schedule an appointment to discuss your matter with an attorney to determine the fee. At the appointment, please bring all your documentation and paperwork you have received from the court or law enforcement.
Do I need or have to have a lawyer to represent me?
The answer is no. Should you hire a lawyer? Yes! Would you go to the hospital and perform surgery on yourself to remove a kidney?
If you decide to represent yourself, you will be required to know the law and policy of the judicial district and understand the consequence of your actions. Individuals at the courthouse, including the judge and the district attorney, are forbidden to give legal advice.
The lawyers in the office practice in a specific locale or judicial districts. The lawyers are skilled on the law and aware of each judicial districts local rules and policies.
When is my court date?
The office policy is to mail its clients a letter advising of the next court date. If you would like to check your court date, please use the following link.
http://www1.aoc.state.nc.us/www/calendars/CriminalQuery.html
What time does court start?
Court starts at various times, but mostly when the judge hits the bench. This can be as early as 8:45 or as late as 10:30am. If you are not present when court starts, please be aware that the court may and most likely will issue an order for your arrest.
As a practical matter, make sure that you are at court at 8:30am. If you believe you will be late, please notify the office and the court prior to be being late. If you are late, an order for your arrest will be issued.
What if I am going to be late for court or cannot make it to court?
It is your responsibility to be in court when your name is called. Any excuse is in the discretion of the Judge. If you are a client of our office, please notify our office immediately if you foresee a problem.
Do I have to appear in court?
The general answer is yes. However, certain charges do not require an appearance. Prior to the court date, a Waiver of Appearance form may be signed and returned to the office if you have been informed that you do not have to be in court. Unless otherwise informed, you have to be in court on your court date. If you would like to check to see if your charge requires appearance, please use the following link.
http://www.nccourts.org/Forms/Documents/1135.pdf
I was charged with a speeding ticket. Will the charge be dismissed if I hire your office?
Depends. Each instance is different with a different set of facts. Aside from the facts, each judicial district has distinct rules for reductions of speeding tickets and other moving violations. Just because you got a result in one county, there is no guarantee that you will get the same result in a different county. Your past driving record will count against you in determining the result. Until we receive your driving record, we will not be able to advise you of the reduction.
As a general rule, the answer is no. The attorneys in the office will review your driving record and apply the local rules to determine what result will cause the least amount of impact.
What is a PJC and I heard it is what I want?
PJC’s are a double edged sword with a shotgun strapped across them.
Prayer of Judgment Continued (PJC) is where the Defendant has pled or been found guilty and asks the court not sentence them. This happens only under certain situations and is in the discretion of the judge. There is no guarantee that you will receive a PJC with or without an attorney.
PJC’s have different rules for different states, insurance, and DMV. The attornies in our office are skilled on the law and the policies involving PJC’s.
What will be the insurance impact because of my ticket?
The attorneys in the office will review your driving record and insurance rules to determine what result will cause the least amount of impact.
I have a Commercial Driver’s License, will this impact my license?
If you have CDL’s, it is imperative that you guard your driving privilege with your life. Judicial districts hold you to a higher standard because this is your way of life.
The attornies in our office are skilled on the law and the policies involving CDL’s.
How many NC DMV points for moving violations?
http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/driver_services/drivershandbook/chapter3/points.html
