We also can defend you if someone has accused you of domestic violence and is seeking a protective order against you. This court process is a civil proceeding and can be pursued along with criminal charges against the perpetrator.Īt Browning & Long, PLLC, we can assist you if you need a DVPO to protect yourself from domestic violence. Victims of domestic abuse can also obtain a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) against their abuser, which prevents the individual from having any contact with them.
There are a number of domestic violence crimes that a person could be charged with committing, and one of the most common crimes is Assault on a Female. Domestic violence is a growing problem in Charlotte and is punished harshly under North Carolina laws.