Chapel Hill Criminal Law, DUI and Personal Injury Lawyer

The Law Office of Barry T. Winston

312 W. Franklin Street Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 USA

 (919) 636-5092 or (888) 309-2006
 (919) 967-4953

www.barrywinston.com
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Law Firm Overview

The Law Office of Barry T. Winston specializes in the legal aspects of criminal defense and personal injury cases. The firm offers services for a wide range of felonies, misdemeanors, DWI, alcohol-related offenses, drug crime charges, domestic violence and fraud, assault, disorderly conduct, and murder issues. Its personal injury lawyers provide extensive legal services for various mishaps and accidents. The firm additionally focuses on vehicular, pedestrian, or premises accident losses.

If you or someone you care about has been charged with a crime, you are no doubt feeling frightened and confused about the charges. You may be unfamiliar with criminal procedure and wondering what rights you have. The Law Office of Barry T. Winston provides experienced and dedicated representation to people who have been charged with crimes. You can count on Attorney Winston to aggressively protect your rights and your future.

Acts of negligence and carelessness can seriously injure innocent people. Accidents can cause permanent disability, life-altering injuries, and even death. Personal injury is a broad area of law encompassing the many negligent acts that can result in death or physical harm to others. At the Law Office of Barry T. Winston, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we are well versed in the many types of personal injury cases and are available to discuss your injury.

Attorney Winston was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1961 after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. He has been representing individuals injured in accidents and those accused of crimes in Federal and State Court for more than 46 years. Barry Winston is Board Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the North Carolina State Bar and listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Criminal Defense

Our firm is able to stay up-to-date on changes to criminal law and can adjust our strategies to achieve favorable results for our clients. We provide highly skilled criminal defense in matters that include the following: DWI and other alcohol-related offenses, drug charges, white collar crimes, domestic violence, expungements and record sealing, aggravated assault, arson, burglary, rape, murder, homicide, manslaughter, capital murder, robbery, embezzlement, petty theft and simple assault. Our firm represents clients facing a full range of misdemeanor and felony charges. We understand the seriousness of these allegations and make every effort to build a strong defense on our clients' behalf.

- Felonies

People who are facing serious felony charges, such as capital murder, vehicular homicide, rape, or arson, face serious punishments if convicted. help. When your life is as stake, you want the best defense possible. If you are looking for experienced criminal defense against any type of felony charge, look no further than the Law Office of Barry T. Winston in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Attorney Winston has been defending clients in felony cases since 1961. His criminal defense career began with a notable capital murder case in which his client faced the death penalty if convicted. The jury found the client “not guilty”. Throughout his career, he has successfully defended many clients charged with serious felony crimes, including many charged with capital murder.

- DWI / Drunk Driving

Are you worried about the impact a DWI charge (sometimes called DUI in other states) will have on you or a family member? Convictions on drunk driving charges can carry significant consequences, including time in jail, heavy fines, and loss of driving privileges. At the Law Office of Barry T. Winston in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we provide experienced DWI defense. We strive to minimize the consequences a drunk driving charge can have on your life. By law, you are only required to show proof of identification if you are stopped while operating a motor vehicle. If you are not operating a motor vehicle and an officer asks you to provide proof of identification, you are not required to do so. If you are arrested, you can take legal action against the police for violating your rights.

- Drug Crimes

Since 1961, Attorney Winston has been providing criminal defense to people accused of drug crimes and is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar. If you or someone you know is worried about the impact drug charges can have on your life, your rights, and your future, our firm can help. We represent clients facing drug charges such as the following: marijuana possession, sale of crack, powdered cocaine, methamphetamines and meth labs, drug distribution, simple drug possession, drug possession with intent to sell, drug sales, drug trafficking, trafficking large amounts over state lines and illegal possession or sale of prescription drugs or controlled substances, such as oxycontin or oxycodone.

- White Collar Crimes

Attorney Winston is Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar and can explain your rights and the options available to you to build your defense strategy. We represent clients involved in: computer fraud, embezzlement, larceny, employee theft, credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, welfare fraud, investment fraud, forgery and obtaining property by false pretenses. If you are charged with committing a white collar crime, your business, professional license, and personal reputation may be at stake. You want experienced criminal defense from an attorney who will strive to minimize the impact these charges have on your life.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an area in which prosecutions are increasing exponentially. Changing law enforcement policies, court procedures, and zealous prosecutors have resulted in an onslaught of domestic violence charges in North Carolina. Domestic violence charges can be difficult to fight and the stakes are high. Don’t trust your defense to any lawyer—trust an experienced defense attorney who has the criminal law expertise needed in these tough cases. f you are the subject of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) or Restraining Order, it is extremely important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. You need to fully understand your rights and responsibilities under the Protective Order. Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order can result in serious criminal charges against you.

- Student Crimes

Crimes committed on or around universities and colleges involve a number of legal issues students (and their parents) need to be aware of. While most crimes are referred to the local prosecutor or court system, most colleges also have their own disciplinary process. Typically, there is very little - if any - due process in a college disciplinary hearing. Students may be suspended, expelled, ordered to enroll in sensitivity training or anger management classes, independent of whether the charges against them are dropped or reduced. The Law Office of Barry Winston advises and counsels college students arrested on criminal charges related to the following: marijuana possession, cocaine possession, DWI, drunk and disorderly behavior, underage drinking, assault, sexual assault, rape and weapons violations.

- Probation Violations

If you are accused of violating the terms of your probation, it's important to contact an attorney before you call your probation officer. In many cases, probation officers are skeptical of the reasons given for probation violations and are inclined to have someone arrested and sent to jail. As a criminal defense attorney with over 45 years of experience, Barry T. Winston understands how to advocate for and defend the interests of people arrested for probation violations. If necessary, Mr. Winston uses his own investigators to gather eyewitness testimony and information in order to present the court with evidence that counterbalances claims by a probation officer or prosecutor.

- Personal Injury

Acts of negligence and carelessness can seriously injure innocent people. Accidents can cause permanent disability, life-altering injuries, and even death. Personal injury is a broad area of law encompassing the many negligent acts that can result in death or physical harm to others. At the Law Office of Barry T. Winston, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we are well versed in the many types of personal injury cases and are available to discuss your injury. We represent clients who are injured in all types of accidents including the following: car accidents and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, products liability and premises liability.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

The Law Offices of Barry T. Winston, in Chapel Hill, provides experienced and effective legal representation to people who have been injured in a wide variety of motor vehicle accidents. We have represented clients with all types of injuries, including neck injuries, back injuries, herniated discs, head injuries, brain damage, broken bones, fractured vertebrae, and spinal cord injury. Medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and future medical expenses become a reality for many people who are injured in a car or truck accident. Our firm strives to obtain maximum compensation for our injured clients. We help people who are hurt in accidents such as: car accidents, truck and commercial van accidents, 18 wheeler and semi tractor trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and boating accidents.

- Product Liability

People rely on products to perform various tasks and functions. People buy and use these products with the reasonable expectation that a product will be safe to use. Additionally, products undergo extensive quality assurance processes to ensure their safety and proper use. When a person is injured by a defective product or a poorly designed product, he or she may have questions about possible legal action. At the Law Office of Barry T. Winston, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we represent individuals who are injured by defective and dangerous products. s an injured person, you may have many questions about the process of obtaining compensation for your injury. You want to know if you can sue the manufacturer, designer, and seller of the product that injured you.

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