Derek M. Gray
Attorney
Graystar Legal and McMinn & Logan are now McMinn, Logan & Gray
Have you been charged with a crime in High Point, NC? If so, it’s critical to consult a lawyer as quickly as possible. Whether the allegations relate to felony or misdemeanor charges, a criminal defense attorney will carefully research and evaluate your situation to provide support and possible defense strategies.
Crime rates are up in High Point; police officers may feel pressured to show the public they are taking action by making more arrests. Because of this, you may find yourself a victim of an unlawful arrest.
At Graystar Legal, we can offer skilled, proactive legal representation to get your charges reduced or dismissed. If you have been charged with a crime, there should be no question that you retain a High Point criminal defense attorney immediately. Call today for a free case review.
We treat our clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Before “stand your ground” legislation was put in place, you had a duty to retreat rather than use force against an attacker. You would have to flee and avoid a confrontation if you could, or you would risk being arrested and charged.
To be clear, if you use force against someone, even if they are an aggressor (against yourself or someone else), you could be arrested and charged with assault, manslaughter, or murder if it applies.
Nevertheless, if you believe you were acting in self-defense, you can assert this argument as a viable defense.
To have a viable defense, you couldn’t have:
It should be left to an attorney to persuade a prosecutor, judge, or jury that you acted in self-defense.
The defense of self-defense is not one that a layperson should invoke. If you believe that the events in question lend themselves to this defense, book a case review with us so we can give an overview of your case.
A conviction can follow you around for the rest of your life. Even after going to jail and paying hefty fines for a crime, you may still have to deal with consequences because the conviction now forms part of your record.
Because of this, many people desperately wish to have their criminal records wiped out. Get in touch with us to speak with an experienced expungement lawyer in High Point, NC, and find out how we can help you move on with your life.
Other areas of criminal law we specialize in include:
High Point Police Department
1730 Westchester Drive
High Point, NC 27262
Guilford County Courthouse – High Point
505 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
Our Location
224 S. Cherry Street, Suite C
Winston Salem, NC 27101
At Graystar Legal, we have been practicing law for over a decade. Chances are, our criminal defense lawyers have handled cases like yours before. When you’re being charged with a criminal offense, you need expert legal representation from an experienced NC criminal defense law firm. In High Point, NC, that’s us. We provide a free consultation to clients in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and other parts of North Carolina. Call today.
you may be eligible for the First Offender program. This program may help you avoid a conviction and have your charges dismissed and possibly expunged from your record.
The prosecutor’s job is to convict you. Our job is to protect your rights
There aren’t any statutes of limitations for felonies in North Carolina. A case can be brought against you at any time. Misdemeanor crimes likely differ. Speak to a High Point criminal defense lawyer to find the limitation that applies to you.
In general, if you reasonably suspect that the assailant intends to kill, seriously hurt, or commit a crime within your home or dwelling. In that case, you may use deadly force to defend it.
The “Castle Law” recognizes a man’s entitlement to feel safe in his abode. Generally, you are not required to retreat while using lethal force to defend yourself in North Carolina, whether at your house, car, or place of employment.
Plea negotiations and guilty pleas can happen any time before a verdict.
Your parental rights can be removed and you can be removed from your family if you are found guilty of certain crimes. Whether going to prison keeps you away from your children or a specific crime, you do not want to lose your ability to be a parent when you lose a court case. Let’s find better results together.
In North Carolina, your right to bear arms can be stripped for specific crimes. This makes you even more vulnerable to attack and suffering by not being able to protect yourself. If you fear you may lose your second amendment rights because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time, call now.
When you attempt to adopt a child, the state reviews your history with a criminal background check. You do not want charges to stick because you do not have good criminal defense representation, and later prohibit you from adopting a child.
If you are trying to apply for a job that requires a security clearance, you might find that a serious conviction could keep you from getting through the pre-vetting process, much less the checks necessary to get the right position.
If you are a student or considering going to school, your financial aid may become impacted by a criminal charge. Even if you are convicted of a crime after submitting some form of financial aid requests, you may lose your eligibility and even the opportunity surrounding your education.
Your career may be in danger if you are convicted of a criminal charge. Without a criminal defense attorney to help you navigate the legal system, it is quite possible that you lose your credentials and licensure based solely on your conviction. Do you drive for a living? Your DUI / DWI may paralyze your earnings. Work in the medical field? Many positions regulated by a State Board will not allow licensure due to certain convictions.
Here are the areas we serve and the criminal courts where your charges will be heard. The best thing you can do now is speak with a lawyer and get a free consultation.
Did you get arrested? Facing criminal charges? Wondering if you’ll go to jail? Afraid of what happens next? Don’t go alone.
