North Carolina Criminal Law Updates
Felony Lawyer in Pasquotank Eastern North Carolina
If you have been charged with a felony, you may want to know the possible level of punishment associated with your criminal charge.
State Felony charges in North Carolina involve a complicated process of classification. Offenses are categorized by seriousness utilizing a lettering system from “A” to “I,” where the most minor offenses are referred to as Class I felonies.
Danny Glover, Jr. discusses representation by a skilled felony lawyer in Pasquotank County.
Felony Lawyer in Pasquotank
If you’ve been charged with a felony in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County or in any of the nearby surrounding counties, give us a call at Glover Law Firm, 252-299-5300, or you can visit us online at www.dannygloverlawfirm.com. We’re here to help you.
Class B felonies are subdivided into Class B1 and Class B2, and carry substantial active prison terms. Class A charges are the most serious offenses and therefore can involve the imposition of the highest punishment(s) in the land: Death, or Life Without Possibility of Parole.
Given the potential for life-changing consequences if you are convicted of a higher-class Felony, it makes sense to talk with a Felony Lawyer in Pasquotank Eastern North Carolina. An experienced criminal defense lawyer will guide you through the legal process.
Felony Punishments in NC
To better understand the levels of punishment in the state of North Carolina, the chart below outlines the number of months for sentences for the full range of Felony classes. It provides the sentences as determined by the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission.
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North Carolina Felony Sentencing Grid
The North Carolina Court System also provides related punishment grids.
An Attorney Will Need to Know About Your Criminal Record
Prior to meeting with an attorney, it will be helpful to gather information related to any past criminal charges and convictions, as well as current allegations. Be sure to bring with you any documentation related to the following:
- Factual Scenario of the Allegations
- Prior Involvement in the Criminal Courts System
- Convictions, Deferral Programs & Probationary Judgments
- Charging Documentation – Warrants, Indictments & Citations
- Status of Charges in System
Prior Record Level
After determining the Class of Offense (A-I), the second consideration is of Prior Record Level, which is assigned on a “Points” basis. There are six (6) Prior Record Level Blocks, where Level I involves little or no prior criminal history and Prior Record Level (PRL) VI indicates a greater number of points assigned due to convictions.
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If you’ve been charged with a felony in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County or in any of the nearby surrounding counties, give us a call at Glover Law Firm, 252-299-5300, or you can visit us online at www.dannygloverlawfirm.com. We’re here to help you.