Military Arrests in North Carolina

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An arrest and criminal charges can have a negative impact on the life of any alleged offender. For most average civilians, the primary concerns about a possible conviction are the amount of fines they will be ordered to pay and the length of imprisonment they may be sentenced to.

For members of the United States military, the consequences of a civilian criminal offense can be even more devastating. For these brave men and women of the Armed Forces, it is critical to obtain the most favorable outcome to these cases so they do not have to face additional repercussions outside local courts.

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Raleigh Military Arrests Lawyer

If you are in the military and have been charged with any kind of misdemeanor or felony criminal offense, you should immediately contact a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney. Clifford Law Group assists members of every branch of the U.S. military and fights to achieve legal resolutions that result in the fewest possible penalties.

Our Raleigh criminal defense attorney represents clients in and around Orange County, Durham County, and Wake County. We will provide a complete evaluation of your case when you call (919) 441-1799 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.

North Carolina Military Arrests for DWI

One of the most common criminal charges that members of the military as well as civilians need legal representation for is an arrest for driving while impaired (DWI). However, while many civilians are willing to plead guilty and accept their punishments, military personnel often have much more incentive to fight the charges.

Clifford Law Group can investigate a drunk driving arrest and fight to get charges reduced or possibly even dismissed.

Some of the possible defenses our firm may utilize to beat an alleged DWI include, but are not limited to:

• Illegal stop of vehicle or lack of probable cause
• You were driving on private property
• Improperly administered field sobriety tests
• Breath testing errors
• Inaccurate blood tests
• Illegal search of vehicle

Military Arrests for Domestic Violence in Wake County

Life in the armed forces can create a tremendous amount of stress at home. When financial concerns, possible deployment, or other issues contribute to emotionally charged arguments, law enforcement may become involved. In these situations, a spouse will usually be placed under arrest.

Under North Carolina General Statute § 50B-1, domestic violence is defined as the commission of one or more of the following acts upon an aggrieved party or upon a minor child residing with or in the custody of the aggrieved party by a person with whom the aggrieved party has or has had a personal relationship:

• Attempting to cause bodily injury or intentionally causing bodily injury
• Placing the aggrieved party, or a member of the aggrieved party's family or household, in fear of imminent bodily injury or continued harassment such as stalking that rises to the level as to inflict substantial emotional distress
• Committing any act considered rape or another sex offense as defined in North Carolina General Statutes §§ 14-27.2 through 14-27.7

Other Types of North Carolina Military Arrests

Some of the other criminal charges that Clifford Law Group has provided military members with legal defense for include:

Drug Charges - Possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell or deliver, manufacturing, trafficking, and prescription drug crimes

Traffic Offenses - Aggressive driving, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license, open container in vehicle, unlawful racing, fleeing or eluding law enforcement, and death or injury by vehicle

Violent Crimes - Disorderly conduct, obstructing justice, assault, kidnapping, and animal cruelty

Property Crimes - Burglary, breaking or entering, robbery, arson, larceny of property / theft, larceny by defeating anti-theft device, receiving or possessing stolen goods, organized retail theft, and criminal trespass

Weapons Charges - Carrying a concealed weapon without permit and other offenses

Consequences to Wake County Military Arrests

Again, members of the military face several other penalties in addition to possible fines and prison time if convicted of a criminal offense.

Some of the possible ramifications can include:

• Denial or revocation of security clearance at military bases
• Loss of other base privileges
• Placed on restricted duties
• No career advancement
• Passport revocation
• Unable to return to combat duty
• Administrative or dishonorable discharge from military
• Possible loss of benefits