Criminal Defense

You should never face a criminal charge without speaking to an attorney. A criminal conviction of a misdemeanor or felony charge may result in a permanent criminal record that will hinder you when looking for employment, when renting an apartment, or even when buying insurance. At the law firm of Bain & McRae, LLP in Lillington, North Carolina, we offer a free initial attorney consultation to people who have been arrested in Harnett county.

Our criminal defense lawyers represent people who have been charged with criminal offenses, including:

• DWI/DUI
• Assaults
• Domestic Violence
• Theft and shoplifting
• Trespass charges
• Burglary and robbery
• Possession of marijuana, cocaine, meth, and other drug charges
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Writing worthless checks
• Sexual assault
• Indecent liberties
• Rape and statutory rape

Many people who are arrested on charges such as domestic assault plead guilty simply because that is the easiest thing to do. However, if the victim doesn’t want to pursue the case, a lawyer can often have the charges dismissed.

There are many things a criminal defense lawyer can do to help you if you have been charged with a crime, in addition to trying to have the charges dismissed, our lawyers can defend you in court, assist you with plea negotiations to a lesser charge, or seek to minimize penalties during sentencing.

Contact an attorney at our Lillington, North Carolina office for more information (910) 893-5111. We offer a free attorney consultation in criminal defense cases.