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A common misconception in North Carolina criminal cases is that the person making an allegation, especially the alleged victim, can later decide to “drop the charges,” or “ask the Judge for a dismissal.” It is understandable why someone might think that. In everyday life, we hear phrases like “I won’t…

What is a Conditional Discharge in North Carolina? In some ways, a conditional discharge is a lot like deferred prosecution.  In fact, many of the same terms and conditions for deferred, such as probation, may apply to a conditional discharge (and eventual charges dismissed). The primary difference is that the…