Wilmington and Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you or someone you love has been arrested on a felony charge, it can be a frightening experience. You likely have many questions about what to do next and how to make sure that your side of the story is told in court.
At the Roberts Law Group, PLLC, we take the time to understand you and your situation. We provide personalized attention to your case so you know that we are looking out for you. With offices in Wilmington and Raleigh, we handle felony cases throughout North Carolina. Contact our criminal defense attorneys or call toll-free 866-630-2389 to schedule an appointment with us today.
Count on Our Experience Defending Against Felony Charges
After you've been charged with a felony crime in North Carolina, you need to call us to talk about your rights and your options. We have proven results helping clients who are facing serious felony charges fight for their rights.
- White collar crime : A white collar crime includes allegations of embezzlement, structuring, money laundering and securities fraud. We rely on experts and complex information about your case to fight on your behalf when you are charged with a white collar crime.
- Fraud : Felony fraud charges can include mail fraud, public assistance and medical assistance fraud, and welfare fraud. Our attorneys provide the personal attention your case needs if you are charged with fraud.
- Armed robbery : After an armed robbery or burglary charge, we can help. Our Raleigh criminal defense attorneys are former Assistant District Attorneys in North Carolina. We rely on that experience to help fight for your case.
- Assault and battery : Violent crimes, such as assault and battery, require the experience of our knowledgeable attorneys who were former prosecutors.
Our Raleigh criminal defense attorneys have helped clients get felony charges reduced to misdemeanors. This is often accomplished because of the attorneys' significant experience and understanding of the North Carolina criminal defense system. We rely on negotiations with prosecutors, plea deals and pretrial discussions to seek favorable results for our clients.
Contact Our Raleigh or Wilmington Office Today
We help clients accused of felony charges in Raleigh and elsewhere throughout North Carolina. After you've been arrested or charged with a felony crime, contact our law firm or call our criminal defense lawyers at 866-630-2389.
Maryland vs. R.A.
Charge:
1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 2nd Degree Murder Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Second Degree Assault and Felony Handgun Charges
Facing:
Multiple Life Sentences
Result:
Not Guilty
This client allegedly fired shots into a New Years Eve party on January 1st 2006. The shooting resulted in the death of a 21 year old female (who was survived by her twin sister), and the wounding of the deceased's uncle.
Defense focused on:
- The week-long unexplained absence of an important Government witness after the shooting occurred;
- The lack of any witnesses testimony as to the Defendant firing a handgun;
- The inability of the State to produce a weapon;
- And the possibility of another shooter on the scene due to blood splatter evidence outside the home near the spot that the Defendant was standing.
Defendant was found not guilty on the murder charges. The jury was hung as to the manslaughter, assault and handgun charges. The defendant later pled to manslaughter and was given a ten year sentence, suspend all but 5 years.
Maryland vs. E.W.
Charge:
Domestic Violence -2nd Degree Assault (Two Counts), Deadly Weapon with Intent to Injure, Malicious Destruction of Property, and 4th Degree Burglary
Facing:
26 years, 60 days years
Result:
Dismissed
In a case of alleged domestic violence, cross examination of accuser, the government's main witness, cast doubt on the strength of the Government's case. The Judge granted the Defense motion for acquittal at the close of the State's case and dismissed all charges.
Maryland vs. M.W.
Charge:
Attempted Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Two Counts), Drug Possession
Facing:
44 years
Result:
Jury Trial - Not Guilty
Two officers testified at this jury trial. Inconsistencies elicited on the cross examination of the officers established that the Government did not do enough to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.