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• How much do you charge?

  Our office recognizes the combined stress of monetary burdens that coincide with the concerns and uncertainty of the court actions. Our representation fees are determined by the type and complexity of your case. Our office will consult with you to assess the pending charges and the anticipated outcome of your case, dismissal or plea versus trial. Our firm utilizes a flat fee with detailed billing information which will be listed in the representation agreement and fully discussed prior to hiring. We also offer payment plans and multiple means of payment for your convenience.

  If the state or U.S. Government is coming at you, trying to take away your liberty, money, career, reputation – that is worth quite a bit. And an unfavorable outcome could result in loss of a job, retirement, healthcare, possible GI Bill, etc., all of which if added up is worth a considerable amount of money. And while outcomes cannot be guaranteed – you only get one opportunity to deal with the problem, why not do it with the help of a paid professional. In hiring The Wilkie Law Group, you are paying for tailored strategy, control of the courtroom, advanced negotiation skills, experience and commitment to achieve the best possible outcome.

• What should I do if I’m under investigation?

  When you become aware of being under investigation or merely approached by authorities wishing to interview or speak with you about a matter, call our office for advice. Don’t make any statements to law enforcement or anyone, including friends and social media. We can help you determine the severity of the issue and whether it serves your interests to cooperate versus maintain your silence. In many cases it is not in your legal interests to speak with those investigating you – even if you are innocent and just want to “clear things up.” Either way an immediate decision after consultation and advice from a qualified attorney on how best to protect your rights is critical.

• What types of cases do you handle?

  All types of cases from assisting as early as the investigative stage to defending you at a fully contested trial and everything in between. The Wilkie Law Group is unique in its ability to defend your rights in both the civilian and military courtrooms.

  We handle criminal misdemeanor and felony, domestic crimes, DWI, and military cases. Contact our office so we can assess your case and give you a unique customized legal strategy.

• Why hire The Wilkie Law Group?

  If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, you need to speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your options. With over 20 years of legal and military experience Aden Wilkie will apply his knowledge and expertise to defend your legal rights. Regardless of whether you’re accused of a relatively minor offense or a serious felony, a conviction could land you in jail, cost a great deal of time and money, leave you with a permanent criminal record and ruin your reputation.

  Your defense is our highest priority. The Wilkie Law Group has no competing interests or fear of “rocking the boat” to interfere with zealously defending your rights. The prosecution will treat your case differently when they know you have retained an aggressive, experienced attorney with a winning record who isn’t afraid of the courtroom.

  The Wilkie Law Group provides you with a seasoned, realistic evaluation of the short and long-term legal consequences of your case. We listen to your concerns and can help guide you every step of the way.

• I am accused of committing a sexual or domestic assault, what should I do?

  First, do not panic being accused of something is a long way from being convicted of a crime. However, in today’s world it can be difficult when being accused in some people’s minds equals guilt. But you enjoy a presumption of innocence that is absolute and something that you should never forget. Unfortunately, people have been known to wrongfully accuse people of many types of crimes even something as serious as rape. So, just because someone said you did it does not make it so.

  Second, stop talking to anyone other than your lawyer about the case or allegations. Any attorney you hire has confidential relationship with you and the things you discuss together are protected by the attorney-client privilege. The same cannot be said for your conversations, with your parents, significant other and social media. If you are military, you also need to monitor your conversations with barracks buddies and especially the chain of command.

  Third, stay far away from the party who made the claim against you. Be polite and professional, just do not talk to them, be alone, or communicate with them in any way.

  Finally, call our office immediately, so we can begin to defend you from the allegations and advise you through the process.

• What are the consequences of a DWI charge?

  Convictions for North Carolina DWI cases can lead to license suspension, fines, jail time, and long-term damage to your record, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our law firm provides aggressive DWI defense strategies to protect your freedom and driving privileges.

  Because of Aden Wilkie’s knowledge of how sobriety tests should be administered, if the officer made a mistake or skipped a step, Aden can spot it and use it to fight the prosecution’s case. These errors may impact the prosecution’s evidence and can be the difference between a DWI conviction and a case being dismissed or found not guilty.

  Whether this is your first offense or you have a prior DWI on your record, having an experienced DWI defense lawyer from the beginning is key to a successful case outcome.

• Why hire a civilian defense attorney for my military case?

  Experience and freedom of maneuver. While all military defense attorneys are hardworking, smart people, they are not experienced. In most cases across the service, the military attorneys that would be assigned to defend you only have a few years of experience as an attorney and often no experience in the courtroom litigating cases.

  The other main reason to hire a civilian defense attorney is that they are not in the military, so they do not have the concerns of career advancement, future relationships with opposing counsel and command prosecuting you. These sorts of issues can consciously or unconsciously chill a young attorney in the zealous pursuit of your rights. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel, with over 20+ years of experience Aden Wilkie can focus exclusively on defending your rights.

• I made a statement before I contacted you, can you help me?

  Yes. But stop talking and do not make any more statements. Depending on the facts, there are legal arguments that can be made to possibly suppress such a statement. It will just depend on the situation, and the details can be discussed during your initial consultation.

• I just got notified that I tested positive on the last urinalysis, what now?

  The fact that the government has told you that you popped positive is a far cry from convicting you of using whatever the controlled substance is that they claim was in your urine. An experienced civilian criminal defense attorney can help you find the seams and gaps in their case and defend your rights in such a case. There could be problems with the lab where the urine was tested, problems with the chain of custody of the sample. Or problems with the administration of the urinalysis program. Or any number of other lines of attack.