Deferred Prosecutions

The short version

One of the best ways to take care of a case is to get a Deferred Dismissal. What this means is that the case is dismissed, it will not court against you, and maybe all you need to do is some community service to make the court happy.

It gets confusing for clients because it doesn’t sound as good as a plain old dismissal however, the effect is the same.

That way the conviction will not hurt your record, or generally speaking, keep you from getting a job.

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Jason Aycoth

Criminal Defense, Felony Charges, State and Federal Court

Jason handles criminal cases in state and federal court across North Carolina. He has served as Editor of the True Bill and was Commencement Speaker at Elon Law School's graduation.

Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Elected member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
Selected to present the Wade M. Smith Award for Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in North Carolina

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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.