Category: Domestic Violence

Strangulation in a domestic violence context is treated differently from other assault charges in North Carolina. While many people think of domestic assault as a single category, the law recognizes that strangulation presents unique physical dangers. North Carolina’s Strangulation Law Unlike many other crimes, there...

When domestic violence arises in New Bern, you can face both civil and criminal consequences—but knowing how they work can give you clarity and control. Let’s look at how Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) differ from criminal domestic violence charges in North Carolina, and why that matters in practice.