Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

You can defend yourself but as the old saying goes you will have a fool for a client. As to making a deal, you won't do that with the Judge, you negotiate that with the Assistant District Attorney. When in front of the Judge be respectful and remorseful. Also, remember to dress appropriately for Court. You don't have to wear a suit but a shirt and tie with pants will go a long way. Finally, if you are going to represent yourself and enter a plea be prepared to pay whatever court cost and fines that are imposed.