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The Attorney General also provides legal opinions at the request of other public officials and handles all criminal appeals from state trial courts. The Special Prosecutions lawyers take over cases when local prosecutors’ request help. http://www.ncdoj.gov/ Questions: http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/

District courts hear cases involving civil, criminal, juvenile, and magistrate matters. District courts are divided into 43 districts across the state and sit in the county seat of each county. They may also preside in certain other cities and towns specifically authorized by the General Assembly. Unlike the superior court, the district court districts are not grouped into larger judicial divisions. Each administrative district court district has a chief district court judge who manages the administrative duties of the court. Read More: https://www.nccourts.gov/courts/district-court Questions: http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com

There are two sides to every story, and this is especially true in assaults. If you are charged with assaulting someone, you should talk to an attorney before making any statements to police. Once we know the exact charges, the potential consequences, and the nature of the evidence, we can challenge the allegations or try to limit the penalties. http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-Assault-Charges-And-Crimes-of-Violence.asp

In criminal court, the government (usually referred to as “the State”) prosecutes a person for breaking the law, with the possibility of punishment like jail time or a fine. In civil court, one party files a lawsuit against another, asking for money or for a court order against the other party. Read More: https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/criminal-law/criminal-cases Questions: http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com

Simply being charged with a sexual offense can damage your reputation. Being convicted of a sex crime will affect your life for many years. In addition to a jail or prison sentence, you may be required to register as a sex offender, which has lifelong consequences. You may have trouble finding work and maintaining a relationship with your family. http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-Sex-Crimes.asp

Many people needlessly plead guilty to drug possession when the case would not hold up in court. Attorney Baker can defend you against any drug charge and aggressively investigate your case. She goes beyond most attorneys when it comes to thoroughness and preparation. http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-Drug-Possession-Defense-Attorneys.asp

When faced with a speeding ticket, most people have the impulse to simply pay it off and avoid court. Other people choose to ignore it and not come to court. Neither of these is a safe approach. You should talk to an attorney before pleading guilty to any traffic offense, and you shouldn't let that citation sit too long before action. http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-Speeding-Ticket-Lawyers-Serving-Cabarrus-County.asp

Even if a guilty plea is appropriate, there are approximately 30 different factors that the court will look at in a DWI or DUI case to determine the punishment for the offense. Such factors include, the level of alcohol involved, prior DUI / DWI convictions and whether you had a valid license at the time of arrest. Attorney Baker will look at all these factors, to determine where you stand. http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-DUI-Attorneys.asp

Attorney General Josh Stein has documented the many ways the North Carolina Department of Justice worked to protect the people of North Carolina in 2017. http://www.ncdoj.gov/ Questions: http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com

The Criminal Law in North Carolina microsite is a collection of educational resources created and compiled by criminal law faculty at the School of Government to assist people who work in the North Carolina criminal courts and criminal justice system. Please feel free to contact us with questions in our areas of expertise or about any of the resources we offer. https://www.nccourts.gov/ Questions: http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com

One of state's largest government agencies, the N.C. Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining approximately 80,000 miles of roadways and 18.000 bridges and culverts across North Carolina, as well as regulating and implementing programs to support rail, aviation, ferry, public transit and bicycle and pedestrian transportation. https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/ Questions: http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com

Even if a guilty plea is appropriate, there are approximately 30 different factors that the court will look at in a DWI or DUI case to determine the punishment for the offense. Such factors include, the level of alcohol involved, prior DUI / DWI convictions and whether you had a valid license at the time of arrest. Attorney Baker will look at all these factors, to determine where you stand. In addition, the familiarity she has with the law and the local justice system can make a real difference. A DWI conviction can have fines as high as $4,000. The amount of the fine is somewhat up to the presiding judge's discretion, however; by statute, there are limitations on how much you can be taxed. By understanding what your punishment would be if you simply pleaded guilty, our Cabarrus DWI office can usually negotiate a much more favorable sentence. http://www.cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-DUI-Attorneys.asp

Attorney Laura M. Baker, strives to provide aggressive and cost-effective criminal defense representation to all her clients. Contact us today and let us know how we can help. http://cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Contact-Us.asp

Rest assured that Attorney Laura M. Baker, will use her years of experience to represent you in your legal matter. She will use that experience and her relationships with the Judges and Prosecutors to navigate a complicated judicial system, all while advocating for you. Nothing is worse than incriminating yourself when you do not have to, so she encourages our clients to never speak to anyone about a case except for your experienced, licensed attorney. http://cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/index.asp

Laurie is member of the 2002 graduating class of Emory University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, with a minor in Sociology. Laurie attended law school at Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and graduated in 2007. While in law school, Laurie quickly took a leadership role, by being elected as a student representative in the Student Bar Association, a Justice on the Honor Court, and Dean ("president") of the Delta Theta Phi Chapter at Campbell. http://cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Attorney-Laura-M-Baker.asp

There are two sides to every story, and this is especially true in Cabarrus County assault cases. If you are charged with assaulting someone, you should talk to an attorney before making any statements to police. http://cabarruscriminaldefenseattorney.com/Cabarrus-County-Assault-Charges-And-Crimes-of-Violence.asp