Category: Self-Defense

Understanding North Carolina’s Castle Doctrine and Home Defense Rights

Nov 26
2025

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Categories: Castle Doctrine | Self-Defense

When your home is your sanctuary, knowing your rights to defend it is crucial. In North Carolina, the law recognizes that you shouldn’t have to back down when someone unlawfully enters your dwelling. That protection addresses the use of force in places where you are a legal occupant.

For homeowners, renters, and anyone lawfully present in a space they occupy, this means there are circumstances in which force may be legally justified. But that doesn’t mean the rule is limitless. You need to understand when it applies, when it doesn’t, and how it [...]

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Understanding Self-Defense in North Carolina

Nov 22
2024

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Categories: Self-Defense | Stand Your Ground

When faced with a threat, protecting yourself or your loved ones is instinctive. But what happens when you’re protecting yourself or others and you’re charged with a crime? North Carolina’s self-defense laws are designed to protect individuals who act out of necessity, but they can be complex and difficult to understand.

If you are facing allegations of a violent crime, our team of criminal defense lawyers in North Carolina can determine if self-defense applies to your situation. Call us today to schedule a free case evaluation.

What Is Self-Defense?

Self-defense is the legal [...]

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Accused of Killing an Abusive Partner in NC? A Case for Self Defense

Sep 30
2020

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Categories: Domestic Violence | Self-Defense

Domestic violence is an all too common occurrence across the country, North Carolina included.

According to the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, about 20 people per minute are physically abused by a partner. Over the course of just one year, that adds up to over 10 million incidents.

With such shocking statistics, it’s not uncommon for a survivor to be accused of killing their abusive partner. In those cases, the individual and those who advocate for them may see it clearly as a case of self-defense – but what does the law [...]

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You Were Just Defending Yourself – But Got Charged with NC Assault

Jan 17
2019

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Categories: Assault | Self-Defense | Stand Your Ground

As of 1st December 2011, North Carolina’s citizens have had the legal right to defend themselves in their homes, places of work, or vehicles using deadly force without duty to retreat. The legal right to defend oneself is conferred under North Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law.

Stand Your Ground laws, of course, don’t just exist in North Carolina alone. Twenty-five other states in the US, including Florida, also have these laws. They have been in existence since the 1980s and they are known by a variety of other names, including the Dirty [...]

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