CRIMINAL DEFENSE
At Greene Law Offices, PLLC, Attorney Greene strives to tip the scales of justice in their clients’ favor. They understand the resources the police and prosecuting attorneys have to convict people charged with a crime. They understand that there is a huge difference between being charged with a crime and being guilty. Therefore Attorney Greene zealously represents clients charged in Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford County, North Carolina who have been charged with a criminal offense, ranging from speeding tickets, traffic offenses, misdemeanors and/or felonies.
If you have been implicated in a misdemeanor or felony offense, you need the help of a criminal defense attorney right away. Do not admit fault, do not consent to an interrogation, and do not talk to the police without an attorney present. It is the job of the police officers and the State to prove the case against you. You need a criminal defense attorney who will look out for your best interests and protect your rights from being violated. At Greene Law Offices, PLLC, we are on your side. Contact us today to discuss your criminal defense needs with a lawyer you can trust.
SPEEDING TICKETS
For most people, going to court for a traffic violation is their first contact with the criminal justice system. The Attorneys at Greene Law Offices, PLLC can help with a variety of traffic violations from speeding tickets to reckless driving. Our firm understands that traffic violations can have serious consequences. They can result in increased insurance premiums, license revocations, and job loss (if you drive for a living). We take traffic violations seriously and can help you avoid the severe penalties associated with such convictions.
TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Traffic offense attorneys at Greene Law Offices, PLLC are experienced in dealing with traffic cases. They are dedicated to helping drivers throughout Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Rutherford County, North Carolina with their tickets and citations. By providing her clients with one-on-one, dedicated representation, Our attorneys have been successful in helping most of her clients avoid paying high fines or having their insurance rates raised. They deal with all types of traffic cases, including:
Traffic Ticket / Speeding tickets
Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)
Careless and Reckless driving (C&R)
Speed competition / Racing
Reckless endangerment/driving
DWI/DUI
Hit and run
Unsafe passing
Work zone and school zone violations
Failure to move over for an emergency vehicle
Failure to reduce speed (Accident Cases)
Stop sign / Stop light violations
Driving with a revoked or suspended license (DWLR)
No Operator's License (NOL)
Driving While Impaired (DWI)
Underage DWI
Many others
Regardless of whether you have violated a minor traffic law or have been pulled over for reckless driving or DWI, you will need a traffic lawyer if you want to contest your ticket. Call experienced traffic law attorneys at Greene Law Offices, PLLC and let our attorneys put their knowledge, skill, and dedication to work for you with professional, aggressive representation. By avoiding an increase in insurance rates, you could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the long run. North Carolina licensees who receive traffic citations are subject to two different point systems, insurance and driver's license points.
DWI / DUI
If you have been stopped and charged with a drunk driving or driving while impaired (DWI/DUI), Attorney Greene and Attorney Hudson have the skill and experience to mitigate the penalties associated with a DWI/DUI conviction. It is imperative that you contact an attorney quickly. If you are arrested for DWI/DUI your license will be automatically revoked for thirty days. However, with our help it can be reinstated for limited use after ten days. In addition, we can help you fight the drunk driving charge that may increase your insurance premiums and could subject you to jail time.
Being charged with driving while under the influence (DUI / DWI) can be a frightening experience. Recent changes to the DUI /DWI law have greatly increased the potential consequences of a conviction for drunk driving. The law has also greatly increased the impact of breath (breathalyzer) tests. It is more important than ever to have aggressive representation on your side, if charged with DUI or DWI.
License Revocation
The first issue in most DUI / DWI cases to deal with is license revocation. Immediately after being arrested on a DUI / DWI charge, your license will be suspended for 30 days. After 10 days, you may be eligible for a limited driving privilege during the remainder of the 30 days. After 30 days, you can pay a fee and get your license back in full. If you are convicted, your license will be suspended again. Our attorneys at Greene Law Offices, PLLC can guide you through the confusing legal process and assist in obtaining a limited driving privilege.
Fighting Charges vs. Minimizing Punishments
Next we must work together to find the best way to minimize potential punishments. If it is in your best interest to ask for a trial, our attorneys at Greene Law Offices, PLLC can fight the charges in court. In a majority of cases, though, the focus is to minimize punishments. If, for example, you go through a treatment program, a judge will consider that a mitigating factor that warrants a lesser sentence. Our attorneys will work hard to keep you out of jail, either by plea bargaining, enrolling you in alcohol treatment programs, or using other methods.
MISDEMEANORS / FELONIES
Our attorneys provide individualized legal support and skilled advocacy on behalf of individuals charged with the following criminal law violations:
Drug possession
Possession of Marijuana / Cocaine
Drug trafficking
Underage drinking
Theft
Larceny
Robbery
Embezzlement
Obtaining property by false pretenses
Fraud
Forged checks
Possession of stolen property
Shoplifting
Assault charges
Expunction / Expungement
Many others
From negotiations, bail bonds, to litigation, she will do everything in her power to minimize your exposure to the penalties associated with your theft, alcohol-related, or drug arrest. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in both misdemeanor and felony criminal law matters on the state and federal levels. They work closely with her excellent staff and their clients to determine the specific circumstances and the best approach in each case.
Depending on the severity of the charges, you may be facing serious consequences, including jail time, severe fines, and loss of your driver's license. Additionally, there may be personal consequences upon conviction related to current or future employment and education.
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The information you obtain at Greene Law Offices, PLLC website (www.nicholegreenelaw.com) is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. The information and materials is for the sole purpose of marketing and should not be construed to be legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer / client affiliation.
Greene Law Offices, PLLC is a Shelby and Lincolnton, North Carolina law firm in good standing with the North Carolina Bar Association wherein the Attorneys practice in the areas of NC Traffic Violations, NC Personal Injury, NC Criminal Defense, NC Domestic Law, Estate Planning, Social Security and Disability. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
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