Category Archives: Assault Violent Crimes
District Attorney Wants Change After State Loses Two Strangulation Cases in North Carolina
In late April of 2026, WCNC reported that the Mecklenburg County district attorney had called for changes to the state’s strangulation laws after the acquittal of two defendants. The DA says that those facing strangulation charges in North Carolina could potentially exploit a “flaw” in the way the law is written, highlighting the need… Read More »
North Carolina Prosecutors Try to Keep Men Acquitted of Murder Behind Bars
When facing murder charges in North Carolina, acquittal is a common goal. However, a recent case in the Tar Heel State shows that even after an acquittal, state prosecutors may continue to try to keep you behind bars. This case involves the high-profile murder of an NBA player’s grandfather, and it continues to make… Read More »
I Threw an Object at Someone: Will I Face Assault Charges in North Carolina?
The first projectile weapon in human history was probably a simple stone, hurled at an enemy tribe. Today, people continue to throw things at each other. Sometimes, these thrown objects are nothing more than pranks. Many people do not intend to cause harm when they throw something at another person, especially if the thrown… Read More »