Blog Posts in domestic violence

With mounting stress, high emotions, and an increase in drinking and recreation drug use, the holiday season brings an uptick in domestic violence incidents. Domestic violence crimes occur when ...

In North Carolina, “assault” and “battery” are general terms used to describe specific types of crimes against another person. Specifically, the North Carolina General Statutes define four types of ...

If you’ve been charged with a crime under North Carolina law, you are entitled to a “first appearance:” a proceeding before a judge in which the court reviews your charges. Not to be confused with an ...