- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Have you been arrested or charged with committing a crime in Clemmons, North Carolina? An arrest and conviction can have significant consequences for your freedom and future. Let an experienced Clemmons criminal defense lawyer from Greenwood Law help you pursue a favorable outcome to your charges. Contact us today for an initial case evaluation to discuss your legal options and learn how our firm will advocate for your rights and interests in the Forsyth County criminal justice system.
When criminal charges put your reputation and future on the line, hiring the right legal counsel can make a difference in the outcome of your case. For over a decade, people facing criminal charges in Forsyth County have turned to Greenwood Law for advice and advocacy because:
Our firm represents criminal defendants in state and federal courts in Forsyth County. When you face federal prosecution, you need a lawyer knowledgeable in the federal criminal justice system who can guide you through the different procedures used by federal courts.
An arrest and conviction on criminal charges in Forsyth County can have long-lasting consequences on your rights, freedom, and future. A conviction may lead to the imposition of a criminal sentence, including fines, probation, and jail or prison time.
The amount of fines, incarceration, or probation imposed for a conviction will depend on the nature and grading of the offense. North Carolina classifies criminal offenses as either misdemeanors (less serious offenses) or felonies (more serious offenses). Penalties for a misdemeanor conviction can include several hundred dollars in fines and days or weeks in jail, while penalties for felonies include prison time and more substantial fines. In some cases, a court may impose intermediate or community punishment instead of prison time, which requires you to abide by conditions set by the court; violations may lead to your incarceration.
Convictions for various offenses can also include other penalties or consequences beyond fines and incarceration, such as:
Depending on the nature of your charges, you may have various defense strategies you can pursue to fight for a favorable resolution to your case. Common defenses raised in criminal cases include:
| Defense Strategy | How It May Apply |
|---|---|
| Lack of Intent | You may argue that the prosecution’s evidence fails to show that you had the criminal intent required by the charged statute. |
| Mistake of Fact | You may claim that you lacked intent to commit the charged offense due to a mistaken belief, such as erroneously believing that you took property that belonged to you. |
| Consent | In sex offense cases, you may claim that the alleged victim gave valid consent to the underlying sexual activity. |
| Self-Defense | In violent crime cases, you may assert that you acted in self-defense or in defense of others as the alleged victim initiated the altercation. |
| Mistaken Identity or Alibi | You may challenge the reliability of a victim’s or eyewitness’s identification. Alternatively, you may present alibi evidence proving that you were elsewhere when the alleged crime occurred. |
| Lack of Possession | In drug and weapons cases, you may deny having actual or constructive possession of the contraband. |
Defendants frequently challenge the admissibility of the prosecution’s evidence in criminal cases where law enforcement investigators may have obtained it by violating their rights. For example, you may file a motion to exclude evidence obtained in a search where the police lacked probable cause.
When prosecutors charge you with crimes in Clemmons, North Carolina, let an experienced criminal defense attorney from Greenwood Law help you protect your reputation, freedom, and future by:
If you face criminal charges in Clemmons, Forsyth County, having experienced, dedicated legal representation will help you protect your rights and interests. Contact Greenwood Law today for a confidential consultation with a criminal defense lawyer to discuss your legal options for pursuing a favorable resolution to your criminal charges.
After an arrest in Clemmons, call to speak with a criminal defense attorney by phone, at our Winston-Salem office at One Salem Tower, 119 Brookstown Avenue, Suite 300, or request a meeting at another convenient location.
