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What starts as a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) hearing can quickly evolve into criminal charges. The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently addressed this reality in Simpson v. Silver, filing an opinion that clarifies how courts evaluate evidence in these cases. The decision, released November 5, 2024, provides guidance…

A violation of a DVPO in North Carolina can carry serious consequences if you’re convicted. The North Carolina criminal laws classify such offenses as upper-level, more serious misdemeanors.  Defense lawyers may refer to that as an A1 misdemeanor or an “aggravated misdemeanor.”  It is separate and apart from a factor…