Our Criminal Defense Attorneys Get the Job Done

Criminal charges don’t go away with an apology. Once accused of committing a Federal or State offense, your reputation, even your life, is on the line. The legal battle starts on the spot; then you brace yourself for what tomorrow brings. To have a better chance at winning your case, a Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna criminal defense attorney are your best chance.

DWI

Getting a Driving While Impaired charge in North Carolina can come with a host of consequences from the loss of drivers license privileges to possible incarceration. In order to protect your driving privileges as well as your constitutional rights associated with this crime, contact us for zealous DWI advocacy. We can help you navigate the process and help you avoid or process the collateral consequences associated with a DWI charge.

TRAFFIC TICKETS

Traffic citations range in severity but no matter the traffic citation, it carries the possibility of affecting your driving record as well as your insurance. From speeding to running a stoplight or getting in a motor vehicle accident, an attorney can help minimize your exposure and risk to additional points on your driving record or insurance.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The State of North Carolina takes domestic violence criminal charges very seriously. Due to their severity, you need a criminal defense attorney that will be able to take the time to analyze your case from the view of the State as well as the viewpoint of a defense attorney. With our experience working with domestic violence victims within a District Attorney’s office, our criminal defense attorneys have insight into the mindset or a prosecutor and how to adequately handle your criminal case.

DRUG CRIMES

Even what seems like a simple drug charge could prove to be detrimental to your everyday life and have significant collateral consequences. Having a criminal defense attorney who has experience handling your drug related charges could have a great impact on your criminal record. Depending on your past criminal record, having an experienced criminal defense attorney could result in a negotiated deferred prosecution or acceptance into a diversion program that could result in your charges being dismissed.

THEFT AND PROPERTY CRIMES

A conviction for theft or a related property crime can have serious consequences. The penalties for such conviction can range from jail time, supervised or unsupervised probation, to large fines. These crimes directly reflect your trustworthiness to those you may encounter in your everyday life, creating unfortunate collateral consequences with deep impacts. If you are facing a theft or property crime, contact one of our criminal defense attorneys could result in having your charges reduced or negotiating a dismissal with the District Attorney.

EXPUNGEMENTS

A criminal record has a long-lasting and life-altering impact. Depending on the nature of your criminal record and past history, you may be eligible to have your criminal record expunged if you meet certain requirements under North Carolina law. If you are experiencing hardship in being able to obtain employment or housing as a result of your criminal record, contacting us and having us determine your eligibility for expungement may allow you to start fresh with a clean criminal record.