Criminal
Criminal Defense Lawyers
To be accused of a misdemeanor or felony can be one of the worst moments of your life. Unfortunately, in criminal cases, going to court with an inexperienced attorney can make the consequences of the charge even worse.
You need a knowledgeable, resourceful attorney who will fight to ensure that you are afforded every right guaranteed to you. We at Ludlum Law Firm believe you are innocent until proven guilty, and will fight for your constitutional rights in court. For over 50 years, we have proudly defended the rights of the accused in Sampson County, NC and Duplin County, NC and will handle your case with the seriousness and skill you deserve.
We offer free criminal defense attorney consultations for all types of criminal cases. The links below provide additional educational information about felony charges in North Carolina.
Understanding Constructive Possession
A common issue we come across at Ludlum Law Firm is where a client has been charged with possession of drugs or a firearm and they tell us that the illegal contraband did not belong to them. Usually this happens where a car is pulled over with multiple passengers and...
Positive Changes in NC Expunction Laws
In a previous post, “A Clean Slate,” we discussed expunction laws in NC and some of the most common instances in which people may have the opportunity to get prior criminal charges and/or convictions expunged from their record. Since that post, the General Assembly,...
Conditional Discharges & Deferred Prosecutions: What You Need to Know
The state of North Carolina has a well-intended program that gives those who have made a mistake a second chance to keep certain misdemeanor and felony convictions off of their public record. In some instances, a defendant is allowed to be placed on probation...