Laser pointers are a fun way to play with a cat, but did you know they can also be harmful? In fact, you could end up with a criminal charge if you do the wrong thing with one. The North Carolina General Assembly explains you might face a charge of criminal use of...
In North Carolina, the law merges assault, which is the threat of bodily harm, and battery, which is unlawful bodily contact, into a single crime. The same law that defines and imposes penalties for assault and battery also covers a similar offense, simple affray....
Most of us have seen a crime show where the police arrest a person and say that they are charging him with “assault and battery.” However, even though assault and battery is a very common turn of phrase, many people do not know what assault and battery consist of. Did...
If you are facing assault charges, you need to examine the unique aspects of your case. The penalties for assault vary from one situation to the next, depending on a number of factors (such as the extent of a victim's injury and whether one used weapons). Moreover, it...
You're not a violent person, and you never expected to end up in a physical altercation with your roommate, neighbor or some stranger at a bar -- but it happened. Now, the police are involved and you're worried you may end up facing charges (even if the other guy...
There's an old saying that "violence begets violence." For the most part, that's true -- especially when someone is put into a position where they feel like they have no choice but to aggressively defend themselves against harm by another. But do you actually have the...
You were angry and lost your temper. You overreacted to something and started to shout. You got so upset that you even poked your finger at the chest of the other party and made a few threats. Just the same, you certainly didn't expect to find yourself in handcuffs...
A criminal charge for assault can change depending on the nature of the situation and the injuries sustained. One important factor the prosecutor will consider is if there was a serious bodily injury. According to the UNC North Carolina Criminal Law blog, serious...
Crimes of passion can get the better of anyone—hence the name. If someone gets heated, they may act irrationally. This does not excuse the results, especially when lethal intent combines with deadly force. A standoff in Asheville shows how a situation can devolve...
Assault and battery can be confusing legal terms. Because authorities often charge both at the same time, many people use the two words interchangeably, but they actually refer to two separate crimes. If you had a confrontation with someone who suffered no injury as a...