Have you been accused of committing domestic violence in North Carolina ? Has someone filed a 50-B protective restraining order against you? If so, you would benefit from contacting a Iredell County domestic violence attorney as soon as possible at Arnold & Smith, PLLC. Those convicted of domestic violence will have a criminal record and may face jail time and fines. The stigma of a domestic violence charge can last for a long time and have negative effects on a defendant.
The experienced domestic violence defense lawyers at Arnold & Smith, PLLC work hard to represent our clients through every step of the process. Contact the experienced Iredell County domestic violence defense lawyers at Arnold & Smith, PLLC to schedule your case evaluation.
What Constitutes Domestic Violence in North Carolina?North Carolina defines the crime of domestic violence as committing certain violent acts against a child or intimate partner. The defendant must commit one or more of the following acts against a person or child living with that person with whom the defendant has or had a personal relationship:
The defendant must be or have been in a domestic relationship with the victim for the defendant to face domestic violence charges. The alleged victim and aggressor must have one of the following types of personal relationships:
At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we have decades of experience defending North Carolina residents accused of domestic violence. We have represented clients in all of the following types of domestic violence matters:
North Carolina law enforcement often tries to convince defendants to give a statement by making false promises. They may even coerce a defendant into giving a statement admitting guilt. When law enforcement seeks you out to discuss domestic violence charges, you should speak to a skilled lawyer as soon as possible.
No matter how advantageous it may seem to do what the police are asking you to do, you could cause yourself significant harm. The best action to take when being confronted by the police is to do nothing and say nothing until you speak to an experienced domestic violence defense lawyer.
Defenses to Domestic Violence Charges in North CarolinaThe area of domestic violence is not always black and white. Many domestic violence charges result from heated arguments inside people's homes. In the heat of the moment, otherwise responsible people can make poor decisions and lash out against loved ones. When law enforcement officials show up to investigate a domestic violence disturbance, they often need to make hasty decisions about whom to arrest.
Domestic violence occurrences often turn into "he said/she said" situations in which both parties blame the other. It can be difficult for law enforcement and prosecutors to charge the right person with domestic violence.
In many situations, both spouses or partners are at fault, and law enforcement only charges one person. We have experience making all of the following defenses to domestic violence charges:
At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we understand the complexities of domestic violence charges and we fight hard on our client's behalf.