At Floyd Law Offices PLLC, we are focused on crafting highly effective defense strategies for clients who are facing serious criminal charges. If you have been charged with sexual assault, you could be facing more than just time behind bars. In addition to incarceration, you may be classified as a sexual offender for the remainder of your life. This will make it difficult, and nearly impossible, for you to secure employment and maintain personal relationships, among other things. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. When your reputation, rights and future are on the line, results matter. Our criminal defense attorney has a track record of success and is fully equipped to combat your criminal charges next. To take the first step in your case, give us a call at (919) 336-1895.
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Sexual Assault?
We build customized, formidable defense strategies on behalf of the criminally accused. Let us serve as your powerful voice in a court of law.
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Meet Chris Floyd
Criminal Defense Attorney
Chris Floyd is a seasoned criminal lawyer with years of trial and litigation experience. He has represented people from all walks of life, and has defended thousands of criminal cases. He has tried and won not guilty verdicts in cases that have ranged from misdemeanors to first-degree murder.
Chris’ experience is unique in the sense that he is not a former prosecutor. In fact, he has never prosecuted a criminal case. Instead, he is a career criminal defense lawyer who has sat behind the defense table, and fought for the accused in every case he has handled.
Chris is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and is admitted to practice before all North Carolina State Courts and several federal courts, including the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Standing Up for The Criminally-Accused
Case Wins & Victories
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State of North Carolina v. A.L - DWI
Not Guilty
Charge: Driving While Impaired (DWI) Client was pulled over for speeding and charged with Driving While Impaired after failing standardized field sobriety tests and blowing over the legal limit on both a preliminary breath test and on the Intox EC/IR II breathalyzer machine. This client had a previous DWI conviction within seven years and was facing mandatory jail time.
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State of North Carolina v. K.H. - DWI
Dismissed
Charges: Driving While Impaired and Speeding. Client was charged with DWI and speeding after she was pulled over for speeding and subsequently failed all standardized field sobriety test and blew well over the legal limit. After she was arrested, she allegedly refused to submit to a chemical analysis. If she was found to have willfully refused the chemical analysis, her license would be take from her for one year even if she was acquitted of DWI. Defendant requested a hearing on the refusal with the DMV, which was held, and demanded a trial on her case. At trial, the defense objected to the State’s motion to continue, which was denied by the court.
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State of North Carolina v. A.M. - Criminal Defense
Not Guilty
Charges: Violation of a Domestic Violence Protective Order Client was charged with violating a domestic violence protective order and for being in contempt of court. After a hearing, the Judge found the accusing witness to not be credible.
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State of North Carolina v. L.C. - DWI
Dismissed
Charges: DWI and Reckless Driving to Endanger Client was charged with Driving while impaired and reckless driving after she was alleged to have caused an accident that resulted in the hospitalization of multiple people. Due to the facts of the case, a conviction would have resulted in mandatory active jail sentence.
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State of North Carolina v. B.W. - DWI
Dismissed
Charge: Driving While Impaired (DWI) Client accused of Driving While Impaired after he was stopped for speeding and allegedly exhibiting poor driving. Client was alleged to have failed standardized field sobriety tests and blew over the legal limit on a preliminary breath test and on the Intox EC/IR II breathalyzer machine after his arrest.
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State of North Carolina v. L.L. - DWI
Voluntarily Dismissed
Charge: Driving While Impaired (DWI) Client accused of Driving While Impaired after he drove through a checkpoint, failed all standardized field sobriety tests, and blew over the legal limit on the Intox EC/IR II breathalyzer machine.
The Attorney to Call When Your Freedom is on the Line
What Our Clients Are Saying
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“Chris Floyd told me that he "would fight for me." He successfully got a larceny charge dismissed. HIRE Chris Floyd because the other attorneys want to make a quick buck but Chris Floyd will work hard and fight for you!”
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“Handled my DUI case with the most uttermost professionalism. Highly recommended. Young, smart and aggressive lawyer. Was easily accessible and defends you to the end.”
Edgar
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“Chris is an amazing attorney. Not only is he available day and night but he is also very professional and detailed oriented. Young and eager but also smart and responsible. Drug possession AND DUI both dismissed with no penalty. Couldn't be happier. ”
Crystal
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“He is amazing and without going into detail , my charges were serious and he was able to have them dismissed and he is helping me get them expunged.”
Carol
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Common Penalties
The penalties for sexual assault are severe. As a result of the serious nature of your offense, we urge you to secure hard-hitting representation from our highly skilled criminal defense attorney. If the prosecution is successful in proving your guilt of a sexual assault offense, you could face a felony conviction of the second degree. We understand what is at stake and will do everything within our power in order to defend you against a conviction.
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Incarceration
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Sex Offender Registration
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Excessive Fines and Fees
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Loss of Right to Own a Firearm
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Forfeiture of Assets
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Immigration Consequences
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Do Not
Plead GuiltyA plea bargain may not be within your best interests. We will evaluate your legal options and help you take the most effective avenue of defense.
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Never Speak To
Law Enforcement OfficersAnything you say or do can be held against you as incriminating evidence in court. Take advantage of your right to remain silent.
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Retain Legal
Representation ImmediatelyWhen faced with a sex crime accusation, you need proven defense. We can offer you the trial-tested advocacy that you require in order to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
We Have The Answers You Need
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What Is Aggravated Assault?
Answer
Many factors can cause your assault offense to be charged as aggravated assault. These may include: sexual assault resulting in serious bodily injury or death, sexual assault involving the use of a date rape drug, sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, sexual assault of an elderly or disabled individual and coerced sexual conduct involving threats of imminent harm.
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Who Will Know That I Am A Sex Offender?
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If you have been convicted of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, you will face severe penalties. A common penalty is being required to register as a sex offender, a record publicizing that you committed a sex crime. This record will include your address as well as other personal information that will affect your future opportunities. The general public will be privy to the information listed on The State Sex Offender Registry. Anyone who searches sex offenders in a particular area may view your picture and personal information.
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How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
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When you hire our criminal defense law firm, our legal advocates will do everything possible in order to keep your record clean. We know exactly what is at stake and will work to negotiate for a favorable outcome. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. Without a highly skilled lawyer on your side, you will greatly decrease your chances of success.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Reduced
There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Suppressed Evidence
In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Dismissed
We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.
Increase Your Chances of a Better Outcome
We Know the Law. We Can Protect Your Rights.
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