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When charging crimes, ?free text? is used when a specific NC AOC-created offense code can't be found for the crime and thus no corresponding charging language populates the charging instrument in the computer system. In these instances whoever is charging uses ?free text? to craft his or her own charging language.

Your attorney could file a Motion to Dismiss your charges if there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction. The prosecutor must prove every single element of a charge. Otherwise, there is inadequate evidence, and the court may dismiss your case.

How to Change Your Name (8 steps) Have Fingerprints Taken at Sheriff's Office. Complete National Criminal Background Check. Complete North Carolina Criminal Background Check. Submit Notice of Intent to File Name Change. Complete Forms. File with the Clerk. Pay the Filing Fee. Receive Certificate of Name Change.

Lack of resources. The reality is that prosecutors and district attorneys often deal with far too many cases than they are able to handle. As a result, they may be forced to allocate their time and resources to certain priority cases, while dropping or dismissing minor crimes.

The filing fee is payable after your name change has been granted and costs $120. You also need to pay the court for each certified copy of your name change order. Expect to pay around $5 per copy. Finally, there may be some cost in getting your records updated, depending on what ID and records you hold.

After you have completed everything, the clerk will review all the information in the application and decide whether you have a good reason to change your name. The clerk will then grant or deny the name change. You will then receive your Order and Certificate of Name Change 6-8 weeks later.