Domestic Violence in South Carolina: Charges & Penalties

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Being charged with domestic violence is a serious offense, and it can have long-lasting effects on not only your relationship but your personal rights. Many times, domestic violence charges can have an impact in family law, and family court, so it is very important that your criminal charges are handled with the utmost care.  In…

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Domestic Violence in Charlotte, NC

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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina court system decided to temporarily suspend cases and limit operations. While most Mecklenburg County district court sessions have been paused or postponed, domestic violence court is still operating, however, with fewer hours, courtrooms, and resources.  According to The Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Police Department has seen…

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Major League Baseball Adopts New Domestic Violence Policy

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In the wake of recent disciplinary troubles in domestic violence cases involving NFL players, Major League Baseball recently adopted a new policy regarding instances of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Under the new policy, MLB players can be suspended, with pay, while such criminal charges are pending. The league may also issue suspensions…

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Criminal Law: Charlotte Police Department Adopts New Procedures for Domestic Violence Incidents

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In an effort to reduce the number of serious injuries resulting from incidents of domestic violence, especially domestic violence homicides, police in Charlotte and Raleigh have adopted a new strategy to determine the level of danger to domestic violence victims. The goal of the new program, called the Lethality Assessment Program, is to show victims…

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