08/14/2026
An arrest does not automatically mean you'll be charged with a crime.
Prosecutors review the evidence and decide what charges to file. For misdemeanors, charges may come quickly, while felony cases might go before a grand jury where you do not get to present your side. This one sided process is exactly why having a Raleigh, NC criminal defense lawyer involved early matters. We can sometimes present information to prosecutors before charges are filed, potentially preventing them altogether or getting them reduced.
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