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What to Do if You Are Falsely Accused of a Crime

Many people who are convicted of a crime and end up in prison were falsely accused. Although the criminal justice system works in many cases, not all judges and juries get things right and the consequences can be tragic. An innocent person pays the price for something he or she did not do. The best way to avoid such an unjust result when faced with criminal accusations is to immediately seek counsel from an experienced criminal defense attorney. Attorney Michael Driver can help you to navigate through the complex criminal law system. Don't be a statistic or a victim of the system. Contact the Driver Law Firm today.

What Parents and Students Should Know

The changing environment of college campuses

The Research Triangle area is home to some of the best colleges and universities in the country, and the students attending these schools are some of the best and brightest in the world. Over the last twenty years, the change in the drinking age has resulted in university administrations adopting much harsher policies to student misbehavior. Drug or alcohol offenses that used to be handled within the campus disciplinary system can now result in serious criminal charges. The Driver Law Firm is here to take care of your son or daughter's legal problems, allowing them to focus on their education and their future.

Don't "plead out" your case without considering all of the consequences

Driver Law Firm will take you and your son or daughter through the entire legal process, from arrest through the final disposition of the case. Michael Driver knows your son or daughter has worked hard to get into a good school, and the Driver Law Firm will work hard to avoid the terrible consequences of a criminal conviction. A criminal conviction can result in expulsion from school, and the inability to get a good job or attend graduate or professional school. In some instances, even if a charge results in a conviction, Attorney Michael Driver can have the conviction expunged. This means that there is no public record of the conviction and it will not appear on any future criminal background check. Don't trust your child's future to just anyone. Michael Driver knows the local legal scene inside and out and will use this knowledge to your son or daughter's legal advantage.

Many of our clients are new to the criminal justice system

Many of our clients have had no previous encounters with law enforcement. We take the time to guide people facing criminal charges through the criminal justice process. By informing clients about the possible penalties they face, and discussing their charges, we make sure that the client and their families know that they are not alone.

The Driver Law Firm is committed to keeping parents informed as to the status of their child's case. (As long as the child consents to revealing such information so as not to violate the child's right to confidentiality.) Lawyer Michael Driver works hard to get the best possible outcome. The Driver Law Firm provides people facing criminal charges with the support they need to make decisions about their future.

Don't let your child face criminal charges without a knowledgeable lawyer

It is particularly important that students understand the seriousness of a criminal charge. A criminal conviction can affect a young person's ability to get a good job or attend graduate or professional school. A criminal conviction will follow a student for the rest of their life. Don't take chances with your child's future. Contact experienced criminal defense lawyer Michael Driver today for a free consultation.

External Links

Equal Justice, USA is dedicated to mobilizing and educating citizens on issues related to crime and punishment, including racial, economic, and political biases.

Prisoners and Prisoners' Rights The Legal Information Institute (LII) is known internationally as a leading "law-not-com" provider of public legal information. The LII's prisoners' rights section includes an overview of prisons and prisoner's rights and links to a menu of related resources.

NC Actual Innocence Commission The North Carolina Actual Innocence Commission is established to provide a forum for education and dialog among prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement personnel, legal scholars, legislative representatives, and victim advocates regarding the common causes of wrongful conviction of the innocent and to develop potential procedures to decrease the possibility of conviction of the innocent in North Carolina, thereby increasing conviction of the guilty.

ACLU of NC The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to preserving the guarantees of individual liberty found in the Constitution and laws of the United States and the state of North Carolina. Over 9,000 people throughout North Carolina actively pledge their support for civil liberties as card-carrying members of the ACLU.

NCPLS North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc, (NCPLS), is a non-profit, public service organization. The program is governed by a Board of Directors who are designated by various organizations and institutions. NCPLS serves a population of more than 32,500 prisoners and 10,000 pre-trial detainees, providing information and advice concerning legal rights and responsibilities, discouraging frivolous litigation, working toward administrative resolutions of legitimate problems, and providing representation in all State and federal courts to ensure humane conditions of confinement and to challenge illegal convictions and sentences.

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