Violent Crimes Attorneys in Charlotte

What is Considered a Violent Crime in NC?

North Carolina violent crimes include:

• Assault & Battery
• Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Assault by Strangulation
• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Firearm Violations
• Homicide (Murder)
• Manslaughter
• Rape & Sexual Assault
• Robbery

If you have been charged with a violent crime, contact Jetton & Meredith today. Backed by decades of combined experience, our violent crimes attorneys in Charlotte have successfully represented thousands of clients. We can help you, too.* Our legal team can help you make sound decisions throughout every stage of the criminal proceedings. You can trust us to aggressively fight to protect your best interests and your rights.

Assault on a Female

Assault on a woman is the unlawful touching, or attempted touching, of a woman age 16 or older, by a man age 18 or older. It is considered domestic violence if the man and woman involved are in a domestic relationship, usually boyfriend and girlfriend or husband and wife. Only a man can be charged with assault on a woman — a woman assaulting a man with whom she is in a relationship may be charged as domestic violence simple assault.

If arrested for domestic violence assault, you will likely have to stay in jail for 48 hours or until a judge releases you. In most cases, a no-contact order will also be issued upon your release, which prohibits you from contacting the person you allegedly assaulted.

Our lawyers will research the context of the charges and provide knowledgeable, experienced guidance and skilled representation to individuals charged with assault on a female and other domestic violence crimes. We provide personalized attention and services, and we will aggressively fight to protect your rights in court.*

Assault in Charlotte

The term assault refers to a variety of actions, all of which can result in misdemeanor or felony charges. It generally refers to the act of attempting to inflict harm or causing another person to believe that harm is going to be inflicted upon them. Assault charges can be elevated if there are other factors present, such as if a deadly weapon was used in the commission of the crime, if sexual battery also occurred, if it happened concurrently with domestic violence, and more. If you have been arrested for an alleged assault or are under investigation, it is important to speak to an attorney about your defense as soon as possible.

North Carolina Homicide Laws

Homicide is the umbrella term which refers to the killing of one individual by another individual. There are different types of homicide charges in North Carolina, which include manslaughter, second-degree murder, first-degree murder, and more. Manslaughter is the killing of another person without malice aforethought, which means the act was unintentional. Murder, on the other hand, occurs when a person kills another person with intent. However, a killing may be considered lawful when it is committed in order to defend others or when it is committed in self-defense.

Homicide offenses and their corresponding penalties are as follows:

• Voluntary manslaughter. This is the intentional killing of another individual in a situation where a reasonable person would become mentally or emotionally disturbed. This is a Class D felony punishable by a minimum of 51 months in prison.
• Involuntary manslaughter. This is the unintentional killing of another individual not committed in the heat of passion. This is a Class F Felony punishable by a minimum of 13 months in prison.
• Second-degree murder. This is the killing of another person which was not premeditated but did involve reckless disregard for their life. This may either be a Class B2 felony punishable by a minimum of 125 months in prison, or it may be a Class B1 felony punishable by anywhere from 192 months to life in prison.
• First-degree murder. This is a deliberate killing, a premeditated killing, or a felony murder. This is a Class A felony punishable by life in prison or death by lethal injection.