Blog Posts in Self Defense

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 ...

If you’ve been charged with a domestic violence crime, you face an uphill battle: Even an accusation of an act of domestic violence can be hard to overcome. However, a successful self-defense claim ...

The Laws Affecting North Carolina “Juveniles” The term “juvenile” makes many people think of children and teenagers. In reality, North Carolina law defines a juvenile as anyone under the age of 18 who ...

To start the process, you will need to file a petition in the Wake County Courthouse or where your charge originated. Keep in mind that when you look for the applicable form to file, there will be ...