What are the options?

I agree with the answer above. It does not sound like he has much of a defense at trial, based on the way the law is written in North Carolina....

You pay the civil demand, but then you need to go to court to handle the criminal matter. If you missed court on your criminal matter, there will...

It sounds like based on your question that you alread have a legal team. You should consult with your attorney about this at your next meeting with...

Could I have been charged with assault?

Yes. You could be charged with assault. Technically an assault is when you put someone in fear of an impending physical attack. A battery is some...

What will the outcome of my DWI be? This is my first offense.

If you do what your attorney advises, you should be able to position yourself for a Level 5 sentence if you are found guilty. That means one year...

Can I show with her texts, calls, emails and letters that she never told me not to contact her and that I never assaulted her?

That's exactly what you need to show! When I conduct DVPO defense, social media exchanges and electronic communication are usually a big part of...

16 yr old, no previous record, attempted felony B&E, released to custody of mother, ankle monitor - North Carolina

First of all - he is not a juvenile for purposes of criminal prosecution in NC. And ironically, it will be harder to transfer supervised...

How does a restraining order affect my child and visitation?

The good news is that the court date for the no contact (50B) case will come up quickly and issues like the living arrangements, temporary child...

Can a victim see the defendant under North Carolina Domestic Violence Protective Orders?

You can not give her permission to violate her stay away order which was set by a magistrate or a judge. It would have to be amended by the court...

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I got arrested for a DUI. I blew at the station but they are saying I refused. What do I do now?

You were probably deemed a refusal because you id not give adequate breath samples to provide sequential blows. If the machine can only register...