Even though it may be just one event, you may be accused of multiple different criminal charges in a warrant. It's not unusual for the State of North Carolina to charge people with as many cases as they can, hoping some of those criminal allegations will stick.
Criminal defense lawyers in Rutherfordton NC may refer to that as "over charging."
If you're facing criminal allegations in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the lawyers at Teddy, Meekins & Talbert are available for immediate consultation.