The courts will give the benefit of the doubt to a person who claims a Greensboro domestic violence incident. Law enforcement will also err on the side of caution when someone calls 911 to report a domestic dispute. Police may take one party into custody, depending on the circumstances.
The court will then issue a Greensboro 50-B order that prevents that person from returning to the home or contacting the victim.
About 10 days after the incident, a hearing will be held on whether to extend the protective order.
We represent victims who are trying to escape from an abusive relationship. Although a protective order is only a piece of paper, violating the order can result in serious criminal charges.
Sometimes domestic violence allegations are made up as a ploy in Greensboro 50-B or child custody proceedings. Sometimes the victim wants to reconcile or drop the charges. We will fight to prevent a permanent protective order or argue for an easing of the restrictions to allow our client to spend time with his or her children.
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Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law
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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.