If my friend just got charged with armed robbery of a pharmacy, are there any options for him to get a reduced charge since he has no prior record?
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If my friend just got charged with armed robbery of a pharmacy, are there any options for him to get a reduced charge since he has no prior record?
He has a clean record and has been put recently on alot of mind altering medications. He is currently under a $150,000 bond and is charged with a class D felony.
Asked on February 27, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
Jon Welborn / Welborn Law Firm, PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I would assume your friend at this point has either received court appointed counsel or retained counsel. If he has not then he should do so as soon as possible. A class D felony in NC is an extremely serious charge which depending on your friends prior criminal record could result in a possible maximum punishment in excess of 200 months incarceration.
Often times prosecutors offer plea bargains which may or may not be to a lesser included offense. The plea bargain may consist of a lesser sentencing recommendation.
The main thing is that your friend needs counsel to advise him based upon his particular case.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
First, I suggest that your friend consult with a criminal defense attorney to assist in the felony charge for armed robbery. Possibly a plea agreement may result in a reduced charge. However, from what you have written about, I see jail time for your friend if convicted.
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