Fay Grafton Nuñez Voted Best Criminal Defense Law in Raleigh for 2022
Fay Grafton Nuñez has been recognized by The Raleigh News & Observer as a Gold Award Winner for Best Criminal Defense Law in Raleigh for 2022. The award was earned through the votes from the Raleigh community at large, and there is no greater validity than the accolades awarded a business by the community in which it serves. See the article from the News & Observer’s Best of 2022...Read More
Is DACA Still Active in 2022?
The DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) served as a trademark policy for President Barack Obama’s tenure in 2012. But, then, the entire program fell into question during former President Donald Trump’s. So now, in 2022, you may wonder if the DACA program remains an option for children whose parents brought them to the United States without documentation. What is...Read More
In NC, When Can Juveniles Be Charged as Adults?
Anyone younger than 18 who commits a crime will often be charged as a minor, but certain heinous crimes often motivate a district attorney to charge a juvenile as an adult. The two court systems, Juvenile and adult exist for different reasons. Juvenile courts use methods such as community service, education, and supervision to encourage reform and prevent the Juvenile from re-offending. In...Read More
Take Your “No Contact” Order Seriously!
If a court issues you a no-contact order, you must take it seriously. The punishment for breaking a no-contact order will be worse than the original order and can complicate your domestic violence case. Courts typically issue no-contact orders after the district attorney files domestic violence charges, and if you break that order, that can be used as evidence of your intimidation. What Does...Read More
Why Is Expungement Better Than Just a Dismissal?
For first-time offenders, navigating the legal jargon that comes along with a criminal charge can feel overwhelming and scary. So when lawyers and judges start talking about expungements being better than a dismal, it’s essential to understand why. Expungement Vs. Dismissal: Which Is Better? Understanding the difference between an expungement vs. a dismissal will help shed light on why one is...Read More