The North Carolina court system is busy. . .really busy. Raleigh criminal defense lawyers like John Fanney spend a tremendous amount of time working through scheduling issues. Part of legal representation as a defense lawyer is explaining to clients a simple, hard fact. We do NOT control the docket. The…
What is the difference between a fine and restitution in a criminal case? Criminal charges in Wake County NC often involve things like: Costs of Court Fines Community Service Probation Alcohol / Drug Treatment Restitution One of the most important things I do to help people accused of criminal offenses…
What is discovery in a criminal case? CLICK IMAGE for more info on when to hire a Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer I look for a lot of different things as far as evidence goes to start with. I really like to get kind of the big picture to understand the…
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…
What can I do to help with my criminal charges? CLICK HERE for Free Advice & Info First and foremost, listen to your lawyer – John Fanney Now, I’m not saying that because I have all the answers and I don’t want to hear what you have to say. What…
How do you defend criminal charges? Call NOW for a FREE CONSULT Preparing a strategy, first I like to look at the big picture. I want to understand the facts. I want to understand things from as many perspectives as I can get. That would include my client’s perspective, the…
Are there defenses to criminal charges? What are some strategies in criminal cases? Can I defend myself? What can I do to protect myself? How do you prepare a defense in NC Criminal charges? Preparation in key to defending a criminal case in North Carolina. We take our time to…
In North Carolina, what is the difference between civil and criminal court? What is the difference between Civil Law and Criminal Law? Can I be charged with both? What is Civil Law? Criminal Law? Civil court normally involves disputes about money. Criminal court focuses on violations of criminal law in…
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…