When you face criminal charges in Wake County, whether it’s for a DUI, a domestic violence assault, or even a drug charge, you step into a world of sometimes complicated legal terms. From the Wake County Justice Center in downtown Raleigh to conversations with your criminal lawyer, you’ll likely hear…
Driving While Impaired (DWI) is a serious offense in North Carolina, carrying significant legal consequences. Understanding the nuances of DWI Sobriety Tests, especially the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), can be crucial for anyone charged with DUI in Raleigh, North Carolina. This comprehensive guide aims to delve into the intricacies…
When you are pulled over by a police officer, there’s a good chance they’re going ask for your driver’s license and registration. While that may be standard operating procedure for many police officers in Raleigh, are you required to comply? Are you required to provide identification? Does include handing over…
Thanks to all of our wonderful clients, it has been a great year at Fanney Law Firm. We’ve enjoyed serving as your lawyer! Our law firm and supporting legal staff help people through some of the most difficult times in their lives, and we are grateful that you have put…
It was popular in the 80’s and early 1990’s. Some of the best defense lawyers in larger jurisdictions like California, Florida, and New York alleged diminished mental capacity as a defense to criminal charges. High profile cases like the murder of Harvey Milk in San Francisco caught the eye of the national…
Going it alone in criminal court is a scary proposition. It can be tough to understand the long-term consequences of criminal charges, including the possibility of things like probation, court costs, fines, and even jail. If you need legal representation from an experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Raleigh NC, we’re here to…
How can I be charged with murder for DUI? Wake County Criminal Defense Handling a DWI case that involved the death of another person is extremely complicated. It’s not just a DWI with an autopsy or a dead person. There are very many layers of analysis that have to be…
If you’re facing allegations of criminal charges in Wake County, we want you to understand the process, how courts work, and the best-case and worst-case scenarios. Even with all the information out there online, and maybe because of how overwhelming that can be, we strongly recommend you talk to an experienced…
I pleaded guilty, what are my options ? Is there a way to withdraw my plea ? Can I get out of my guilty plea ? While not impossible, it certainly is difficult to withdraw a plea of guilt – John Fanney MORE INFO: Aid of Counsel Guilty Plea in…
Can I Handle a DWI Case by Myself? What Will Happen in Court? Do I really need a lawyer for DUI Given the consequences of Impaired Driving in North Carolina, you should take the charges seriously. The State will be – John Fanney What Can Happen in Court? DWI cases…