Blog Posts in Self Defense

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 ...

If you are issued a speeding ticket or citation for another traffic violation in North Carolina, the officer who stopped you will issue you a ticket at the time of the citation. The ticket will ...

In North Carolina, you have the right to keep and bear arms, and that includes carrying concealed weapons in specific situations. If you possess a concealed weapon without a permit, however (or with a ...