Criminal Defense Law

If you have been charged with a crime, defense attorney Chrissy Simmons will explain the nature of the offense, the legal defenses available and the relevant consequences of the charge. Attorney Simmons has tried every type of criminal case ranging from minor traffic violations to first-degree murder as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Simmons works diligently to ensure your legal rights are protected while obtaining an efficient and fair resolution to your case.

Outer Banks Criminal Defense Lawyer

The most common criminal offenses include: 

  • Drug Crimes, including Possession, Manufacturing, or Selling/Delivery
  • DUI/DWI
  • Traffic Violations
  • Property crimes, including Burglary, Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Possession of Stolen Goods, and Injury to Real/Personal Property
  • Assaults
  • Sexual assault offenses including Rape, Sexual Offenses, or Taking Indecent Liberties with a Minor
  • Murder
  • Financial/White-Collar Crimes including Embezzlement, Forgery, Uttering, and Obtaining Property by False Pretense.

Expunctions and Restoration of Rights

At the conclusion of your criminal defense case, Chrissy Simmons will advise and assist you with obtaining an expunction of your record if you are eligible. If a criminal conviction has collateral consequences, Attorney Simmons will guide you through the ever-changing laws associated with restoring your firearm rights or drivers license privileges, as well as termination from the sex offender registry.

Call Simmons Law or contact us online to schedule an appointment regarding your criminal case.

**The material provided on this website on behalf of C. DeGabrielle Simmons Law Firm, PLLC d/b/a Simmons Law is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice, nor is this information being maintained on this website for the purposes of soliciting clients.