Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

I was arrested on a 50b restraining order violation where it was the plaintiff who contacted me, I've learned she was subpoenaed but wants to drop the charges but not the order. Is this possible or will I still go to jail


Asked on 12/03/13, 11:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

She doesn't have the authority to 'drop the charges' only the District Attorney can do that. They may or may not take her input into consideration. However, it is certainly possible that after discussing the matter with the Plaintiff, the District Attorney may decide to dismiss the case. If this happens great - no jail for you - but the original order will still be in effect. If the District Attorney does not dismiss the case, you could still be found not guilty at trial - and again, no jail for you but the original order will still be in effect.

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Answered on 12/04/13, 8:53 am


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