Criminal Attorney Services in Greensboro, NC

If you have ever been arrested or are under investigation for a crime, choosing a lawyer could be the most critical decision you make. At the Law Office of H A (Alec) Carpenter IV, we are committed to providing our clients with an aggressive and thorough defense with professionalism and discretion.

We will provide you with a comprehensive, vigorous, and effective defense in any criminal proceeding. As a Board-Certified Specialist in State Criminal Law, Alec Carpenter possesses vast experience in defending individuals in both large and small felony cases in federal and state courts. Alec has successfully represented clients in a litany of drug trafficking cases, homicide and attempted murder charges and robbery charges to name a few. 

The Law Office of H A (Alec) Carpenter IV has successfully received acquittals in both state and federal courts, placing us among the best criminal defense lawyers in North Carolina by representing ordinary people facing uncommon, difficult circumstances. We firmly believe that a case comes down to evidence, not allegations. Our firm is prepared to vigorously defend our clients and protect their constitutional rights at every stage of the criminal process, from investigation through to trial.

In terms of serious criminal offenses in North Carolina, the most severe is a homicide charge where you could be facing first-degree murder. If a killing occurs when assuming a felony, it will be charged as first-degree murder in North Carolina. If you are convicted of this charge, you could be sentenced to life in prison or even death by lethal injection.

First-degree murder is a serious criminal offense in North Carolina, and we recommend that if you are facing these murder charges, contact the Criminal Defenses Lawyers at the Law Office of H A (Alec) Carpenter IV for further information and professional legal support. 

Sexual assault 

This is outlined as any offense in which one or more victims have been subjected to unwanted and offensive sexual acts.

North Carolina defines rape as involving vaginal penetration, while forced anal penetration is charged as "sexual offense." If you are convicted for either of these charges, it can result in between 44 months to life in prison.

There are two degrees of rape in North Carolina which include First-Degree Rape and Second-Degree Rape. Being convicted of a sexual assault crime in North Carolina can result in severe consequences such as imprisonment and permanent damage to your reputation and future. If you are facing these charges, the skilled criminal defense lawyers the Law Office of H A (Alec) Carpenter IV can work meticulously on your criminal case.