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What if my partner requests a protective order against me?

By Michael D. Cleaves

Last Modified on Nov 21, 2023

If you are facing or concerned about a protective order against you in North Carolina, you will want to know whether you can push back, how an order may affect…

The impact of a DWI on a CMV license

By Michael D. Cleaves

Firm News

Last Modified on Jan 07, 2026

The consequences of a DWI charge could negatively impact the jobs of commercial vehicle drivers in North Carolina. Repercussions including revoked driving privileges and costly fines could create career-ending outcomes…

Do Protective Orders Show Up on Background Checks?

By Michael D. Cleaves

Criminal Defense

Last Modified on Aug 26, 2026

A protective order does not appear on a criminal background check in North Carolina because a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) or 50C is a civil order, not a criminal…