Felonies

Felony charges are the most serious criminal charges that an individual can face. Whether the charges are issued by the State of North Carolina or by a federal prosecutor, the potential penalties include imprisonment, severe fines and a criminal record with a significant negative impact on your life.

Experience that Counts

Defense attorney Patrick Roberts of the Roberts Law Group, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina has been on both sides of the courtroom in hundreds of felony cases. As a former North Carolina assistant district attorney in three counties (Wake, Johnston and New Hanover), he gained a great deal of knowledge about the strategies and processes used by state and federal prosecutors. His subsequent years as a felony criminal defense attorney are built on this foundation.

An Aggressive, Knowledgeable and Skilled Attorney

Thus, Patrick Roberts understands not only how to present a defense; he also knows how the prosecutor can be expected to build the case against the accused. He knows how best to challenge the case put forth by a district attorney or federal prosecutor, and he does far more than just enter a plea to get a client's case "over with."

Handling a Broad Spectrum of Felonies

With a great variety of felony cases handled as a prosecutor and/or defense lawyer, Patrick Roberts offers his experience in the following matters (both North Carolina and federal charges) and more:

• armed robbery
• carjacking
• drug crimes — e.g., possession, distribution, trafficking
• felony assault
• gang violence
• felony domestic violence
• homicide (murder) and attempted homicide
• kidnapping
• sex-related crimes — e.g., rape, molestation
• vehicular manslaughter
• weapons crimes

Taking the Most Difficult Cases

Ever since his graduation from Duke University School of Law, Patrick Roberts has been immersed in the practice of criminal law. He is quite willing to take on the most difficult and challenging criminal defense cases, and he's certainly not reluctant to take a criminal matter to trial — before a jury or before a state or federal judge alone (that is, a "bench" trial).

Adult and Juvenile Charges

Mr. Roberts represents both adult and juvenile clients facing felony charges, at every stage of the criminal process, including:

• investigation or surveillance by a law enforcement agency
• arrest (or surrender to law enforcement)
• arraignment
• plea discussions
• bail hearing
• other pretrial hearings
• trial (if necessary)
• pretrial motions
• sentencing
• appeal
• expungement (revision of criminal record)
• probation and parole hearings

The consequences of being convicted of a single felony in the North Carolina justice system range from three years in prison and/or a fine for a Class J felony to 40 years in prison for a Class D felony and life imprisonment or the death penalty for a Class A felony.

Talk to Patrick Roberts about Your Circumstances

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a felony, it is essential to have the backing of an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney from the very beginning. Attorney Roberts has a reputation for success and commitment to his clients. To schedule an honest assessment of your case, contact the Roberts Law Group, PLLC today.