by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Aug 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
Seventy-three percent of North Carolina voters support legalizing medical marijuana, and more than half support recreational marijuana legalization. Sixty-four percent say legalizing marijuana would help our economy. However, in the meantime, while we wait for...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jul 8, 2021 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a problem that needs a solution. If you are hurting at the hands of an abusive partner, you may hope that things will get better. You may minimize what is happening. You could even think that apologies by the abusive partner mean that they will...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jun 21, 2021 | Domestic Violence, DVPO
Cyberbullying is a serious issue that has only developed legal ramifications recently. In North Carolina, cyberbullying is illegal and is considered criminal activity. Cyberbullying is also more common than you may think. In 2020, among students ages 12-18 who...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jun 14, 2021 | Domestic Violence, DVPO
If someone is following or observing you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, you could have a stalker. Stalking is a crime in North Carolina and is more common than you may believe. According to one study, “An estimated 6-7.5 million people are stalked in a...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jun 3, 2021 | Domestic Violence
If you have a partner that verbally abuses you regularly, you may react in different ways. If you grew up in an abusive home, it may feel like verbal abuse is a normal occurrence. You may pretend not to hear their insults or you might shout back. However, when someone...