Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

My fiance is in jail. He had 5 warrants for uttering a forged instrument (5 counts) felonies. He has been to jail before twice for misdemeanors. I wanted to know whats the maximum and least amount of time he will do and what should we do?


Asked on 11/12/11, 6:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Clarke Dummit Dummit Fradin (Winston-Salem Office)

There are several ways that the State could charge the cases, but assuming that he is charged under North Carolina General Statute 14-119 "Forgery of notes, checks, and other securities", then it is a Class I felony with a max punishment of 15 months per count. But that is the Maximum and only applies if her has 18 prior conviction points. Sentencing under the North Carolina Structured Sentencing Act is fairly complex, and you need an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney.

Please call our Charlotte Office and speak to Ms. Barbara Rynne. She is our lead trial attorney in Charlotte and could discuss the details

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Answered on 11/12/11, 6:38 pm


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