Category: Domestic Violence

Does Substance Abuse “Cause” Domestic Violence in North Carolina?

Jan 26
2020

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an unfortunate reality for many people. It is a problem with a frequency that touches every demographic in America, affecting millions of lives each year. Because of this, the North Caroline criminal justice system takes accusations of abuse seriously. 

Punitive measures against serial abusers are an important part of curbing the epidemic…but so is getting to the root cause of the behavior. 

One common reason given for abuse is an addiction. The claim is that if someone is addicted to a substance, that addiction can cause them to lash out [...]

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Domestic Violence Happens in Same-Sex Relationships in NC, Too

Oct 23
2019

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases can come with stigmas and stereotypes of what an abuser looks like. In a straight relationship, women are often viewed as more sympathetic or victims – even if they are actually the abuser. These stereotypes are even more harmful when LGBTQ victims come forward and ask for protection. 

That’s right. We know well that domestic violence happens in same-sex relationships, too, and at higher rates than many people might expect. How high?

  • 43.8% of lesbian women have experienced physical domestic violence (“rape, physical violence, and/or stalking”) by an intimate partner 
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Is North Carolina Domestic Violence Ever a Federal Crime?

Aug 15
2019

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Domestic Violence | Federal Criminal Defense

Unfortunately, false allegations of domestic violence used to gain legal leverage are on the rise, too. An estimated 700,000 people are wrongfully arrested on domestic violence charges annually. 

What you may also not be aware of is that although domestic violence is typically prosecuted in North Carolina state courts, it is sometimes prosecuted federally…and a federal conviction is far more serious.

Understanding how domestic violence is defined and what scenarios are considered domestic violence offenses is only the first action you can take should you be falsely accused. 

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I Want to Drop NC Domestic Violence Charges — What Can I Do

May 26
2019

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Let’s say you were involved in an altercation with your partner or your roommate. The police were called. Law enforcement officers saw your condition or heard your testimony and decided to file criminal domestic violence charges.

This can be a relief for many people who have been stuck in a cycle of abuse. For others, however, it may be terrifying — because you don’t want to see an innocent loved one be put in jail due to a misunderstanding.

Which begs the question: can you as an alleged victim drop domestic violence charges [...]

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Domestic Violence in NC: It Doesn’t Have to Involve Physical Harm

Mar 16
2019

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Often, the term “domestic violence” conjures images of physical abuse, but since the late ‘70s, when the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence was initially organized, it has been leading the movement to further define what the term means, and to end domestic violence of all kinds in our state.

As you probably know, being accused of domestic violence can be life-changing. If you are currently facing domestic violence charges, but unsure of what legal action you can or should take to protect yourself, reach out to a knowledgeable Greensboro domestic violence defense [...]

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