What can I do?

It is a serious problem. However, you should absolutely contact a criminal defense attorney. One who is familiar with the current challenges to...

You have several options of how to proceed. You can absolutely call law enforcement and report what happened to them so that they can investigate....

As Mr. Love said, the judge is still required by law to set the case for a hearing, even though an "emergency" restraining order wasn't granted. If...

Do restraining orders go cross state lines ?

Yes. Under what's called "Full Faith and Credit", every State will honor your restraining order as long as it is a valid, active order.

The criminal justice system often takes domestic violence very seriously due the chronic and lethal nature of it. Particularly where you are...

How should I solve this citation situation?

I am so sorry that you and your wife are going through this. Unfortunately it is not uncommon for folks who are seeking mental health assistance to...

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If you are charged with a crime of domestic violence, as defined by the law, then you *may* be held for *up to* 48 hours without a bond so that a...

How can my daughter get her boyfriend off of her lease?

As the attorney above said, she may want to explore the option of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (50B order). Although obtaining a DVPO does...

I have a 16 yr old never been in trouble getting arrested for 2 grams of weed. She is an Honor student with straight A's

As a 16 y.o. with no priors, if she is charged in Wake County, she qualifies for a first offender program. The first offender program would allow...

Can I buy a firearm?

As Mr. Moore said, if you were convicted of the felony, then you are ineligible to purchase a firearm. If you were charged, but not convicted, and...