Nick Benjamin

Nick Benjamin is a former police officer, prosecutor and North Carolina Assistant Attorney General. He has practiced for nearly a decade in Asheville North Carolina. The majority of his time practicing law came as a prosecutor in Buncombe County, where he has prosecuted everything from speeding tickets to first degree murder. Nick left the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office in July 2022 (when he was focusing on violent crimes and firearms offenses) to start his own practice. In addition to an extensive criminal law background which includes over 300 bench trials and over 40 jury trials, Nick was an assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice and practiced criminal appellate work and condemnation and eminent domain. Prior to becoming an attorney, Nick was a police officer with the Asheville Police Department, where he was BLET certified and SFST certified - experience which has helped him in his criminal defense practice. Nick is a native of Asheville, and graduated from Mars Hill University and University of Arkansas school of law. Learn more about Nick at www.nickbenjaminlaw.com

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Real Estate Law

Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

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North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

ID Number: 45366

Assistant District Attorney

Buncombe County District Attorney's Office

2013 - 2022

Assistant District Attorney / Prosecutor. Last held position as the violent crimes and firearms prosecutor. Over 40 jury trials and 300 bench trials.

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

J.D.

2010 - 2012

Mars Hill College

B.A.

2003 - 2007

North Carolina State Bar  # 45366

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Q. Have a fta and no lawyer lost job couldn't hire got moved to suppior without court date checked online never showed up

February 8, 2023

A: Hire a lawyer, they can speak with a district attorney about getting your case reset and having the warrant withdrawn

Q. In North Carolina does the state have the right to appeal a DWI case to Superior Court.

January 30, 2023

A: yes, they can appeal if it’s motion to suppress.

Q. If I took papers out on someone and decided to drop charges can I do that

January 24, 2023

A: If the district attorney allows it, then yes. 95% of the time they will allow it. You may still need to go to court to tell the DA you want it dismissed

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