What Happens if I’m Arrested for Domestic Violence?

As practicing Attorney’s in Charlotte North Carolina, a great deal of our practice is spent in Criminal Court assisting clients with charges for Domestic Violence and related issues such as Assault, Assault on a Female, Harassing Phone Calls and Communicating Threats.

In Charlotte North Carolina, if you are arrested for one of these crimes and an officer documents the crime as Domestic Violence, your case will be tagged and follow the Domestic Violence path. Once arrested, you will appear before a magistrate to set bond; however, serious misdemeanors, repeat offenders and some felonies require a judge, not a magistrate to set bail. Additionally, North Carolina has enacted legislation, which requires some individuals under specific circumstances that are charged with Domestic Violence to spend a minimum of 48 hours in jail before being released.

Once you are processed, if a magistrate is unable to set bail, you will either have an appearance in courtroom 4150 for Domestic Violence related Felonies or courtroom 4130 for Domestic Violence Misdemeanors. At your bond hearing, a judge will assess your case and set a non secured bond, secured bond or no bond at all. At this point in your legal proceeding, having a Lawyer present to guide you and your family member is crucial as an individual is not necessarily awarded a court appointed attorney at this point and the bond set could be excessive.

If you or someone you love has recently been arrested for Domestic Violence in Charlotte North Carolina or a surrounding jurisdiction, contact the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan at (704)332–5858 to speak with an Attorney today.

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