…prayer for judgment continued. G.S. 20-217(e). Court appearance is mandatory for such charges; they are not the sort that may be paid and resolved by mail. Five driver’s license points…
…the policy, changes in non-appearance and new criminal activity rates, officer time savings, and jail usage. Project team members include Chief Dan House, NC State University Police Department and Immediate…
…bond, and release on conditions had adverse effects on appearance rates or recidivism.” Id. at 13. This is a really big result, causing the researchers to conclude that a move…
…appearance, admission of guilt, and pay fines and costs to the clerk to resolve outstanding charges. Victims also appear to observe the disposition of a criminal cases in which they…
…of drinking); State v. Thomas, 127 N.C. App. 431 (1997) (finding probable cause based upon red, glassy eyes, disorderly appearance, strong odor of alcohol, and information that another officer told…
…an appearance bond will not reasonably avert this risk. G.S. 15A-534.1(a)(1). This provision predated the 48-hour procedure and allowed for a cooling-off period for the defendant and an opportunity for…
…no OFA issues upon indictment, the State can address conditions of release at a first or subsequent appearance in Superior Court through appropriate motion. What if the defendant fails to…
…by sight or smell. See State v. Highsmith, 285 N.C. App. 198 (Aug. 16, 2022) at n. 1 (noting the similarity in appearance and odor of hemp and marijuana). To…
…to verify the person’s participation in the program. Those cards can vary a bit in appearance but tend to look something like this: Assuming all the requirements of the law…
…into custody. And the arrest requires additional court time, both for the required initial appearance before a magistrate and any subsequent bond review proceedings. Partly in response to research showing…
