Category: Domestic Violence

What Makes a Domestic Violence Charge “Aggravated” in NC?

Nov 14
2018

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Statistics show that 10 million people throughout the United States are abused by an intimate partner annually. Simply put, domestic violence, which also covers abuse between family members and roommates, is an epidemic.

Because of this, all kinds of laws have been put on the books over the last few decades, with some more serious than others. Our state has “simple” assault charges for less serious incidents of domestic violence, and “aggravated” assault charges for more serious incidents. The difference in these two charges could mean harsher penalties – some that can last [...]

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Different Types of Assault Covered under North Carolina Law

Oct 20
2018

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Categories: Assault | Assault & Battery | Domestic Violence

Assault is a serious criminal offense that can be punishable by jail time and will leave offenders with a criminal record of violent crime.

In North Carolina, there are three general types of assault charges, including assault, assault and battery, and affray. Aggravating factors, such as the involvement of a weapon or causing the victim serious bodily injury, can lead to enhanced sentencing and penalties.

Below, we are going to review the different types of assault that are covered by North Carolina law, and the criminal penalties you could incur if convicted.

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False Allegations of Domestic Violence: Why Do People in NC Make Them?

Sep 25
2018

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Categories: Domestic Violence | False Allegations

False allegations of domestic violence are relatively rare, but they do happen.

In this post, we’ll detail reasons why someone might make a false claim of domestic violence, and tell you how an experienced North Carolina criminal attorney can help you fight your charges.

Common Reasons for False Allegations

The most common reasons people make false allegations are to acquire personal benefits. An angry individual may be able to experience financial or other gains if a judge rules against you and in their favor.

These are the most common areas where false allegations [...]

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Who Can Report Incidents of Domestic Violence in North Carolina?

Jul 31
2018

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Ask anyone who has been in a long-term relationship before: you’re going to fight and argue from time to time. This is true whether the “relationship” in question involves a spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, parent and child, roommate, or some other type of domestic situation. If you’re around someone long enough, you’re bound to butt heads.

Sometimes, these types of stressful interactions turn violent, and one or both parties may hurt the other. This is bad, and it shouldn’t be tolerated. What’s far worse, though, is when someone is embroiled in an ongoing abusive situation [...]

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Will North Carolina Get a “Red Flag” Domestic Violence Gun Law?       

Jun 19
2018

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Categories: Domestic Violence | Gun Laws

In the wake of school shootings and increased violence, state Rep. Marcia Morey has introduced a bill in the North Carolina House of Representatives that would allow judges to issue court orders for the surrender of all firearms and ammunition when domestic violence allegations are filed.

House Bill 976 is being deemed as a red flag bill. Other red flag bills have been signed into law in nine states, and they are currently being proposed in 10 other states.

The passage of the bill will be difficult since Republicans hold the majority in [...]

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