North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys
Who is looking out for you following an arrest for a crime? Police officers will try to get information by encouraging you to be cooperative. Prosecutors will attempt to convince you that a plea bargain is in your best interests.
Before you cooperate or speak to anyone, make a telephone call to the
criminal defense attorneys at
Gaylor, Edwards & Vatcher, PA, in Jacksonville at
910-455-9494. As your dedicated legal advocates, we will look out for your best interests and speak on your behalf.
Our Criminal Defense Areas Of Practice
Felony/Misdemeanor Charges
Crimes include narcotics violations, breaking and entering, larceny, shoplifting, and various other offenses.
Traffic Violations
At Gaylor, Edwards & Vatcher, PA, the attorney you meet with regarding a traffic violation is the dedicated advocate at your side throughout the entire legal process. As lifelong Jacksonville residents, our legal team treats clients as their friends and neighbors. Criminal problems can be life-changing, requiring individualized and attentive representation.
One traffic violation or multiple citations may seem like a minor legal problem. However, the consequences can be severe. Increased insurance rates and fines may only be the start. For example, two convictions of exceeding 55 MPH in one year can lead to the revocation of your driver's license in North Carolina.
When you visit our office, we run a check on your driving record. That data gives us an idea of how we can best limit points assessed against you by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Representing you in the courtroom will not lead to an automatic plea. Our goal is to keep you driving and minimize insurance points and other penalties.
DWI & Driver's License Restoration
Drunk driving convictions can have devastating consequences. Rising insurance rates and fines are only the beginning. A driver's license may be suspended or revoked, with or without the individual even knowing.
At Gaylor, Edwards & Vatcher, PA, our hometown legal team is housed with lifelong Jacksonville residents. We genuinely care about clients who are facing life-changing and potentially career-ending legal consequences after a DWI arrest.
We represent our clients in courtroom proceedings and the Department of Motor Vehicle hearings. In addition to the criminal process, we attend to all aspects of possible DMV license suspension. That step is especially vital in representing military personnel at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. Consequences they face are potentially career-ending.
Expungements
A youthful indiscretion leading to a criminal conviction can follow you throughout your academic or career pursuits. Staying out of trouble for a certain amount of time shows the courts that the behavior was an aberration. We tell your story to a District Attorney and pursue expungement, allowing you to get on with your life.
For many of our Jacksonville friends and neighbors, expungement represents a second chance. A one-time mistake or youthful indiscretion should not impact the rest of your life. You may have the opportunity to start anew.
We also represent clients charged with assault and battery, breaking and entering, and drug offenses. Let our attorneys help you help yourself out. You may not have to live with a criminal record that is impacting your professional career or academic pursuits.
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