On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Apr 17, 2020 | criminal defense
People who are arrested on suspicion of having been driving while under the influence of alcohol may experience a wide range of penalties should they be convicted of a driving while intoxicated offense. These penalties may include spending time in jail, losing the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Mar 25, 2020 | criminal defense
According to Psychology Today, abuse is common. In the past, the abused victims were frequently afraid to come forward and got worried that they may get blamed for appearing weak. However, due to the growth of the victims’ numbers, women’s movements, and...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Feb 21, 2020 | criminal defense
Being accused of any crime is a big deal, but being accused of domestic violence comes with a very specific list of problems. While it is possible that you have been falsely accused of domestic violence, often you will be judged through the eyes of your peers. This...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Feb 10, 2020 | criminal defense
Everyone makes mistakes. There are many situations where you may lose your driver’s license. You can lose your license because of an impaired driving conviction or because you caused an accident. Losing your license does not mean that you have lost all of your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Jan 21, 2020 | criminal defense
Despite the ups and downs that occur in your relationship with your spouse or domestic partner in Statesville, you likely still feel a strong bond with them. That is why being served with a domestic violence protective order may come as a shock. Even if there...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Jan 17, 2020 | criminal defense
Despite the fact that drinking alcohol is illegal for those under the age of 21, every year there are multiple underage drivers charged with a DWI. Parents need to focus on helping them understand the dangers of drinking and driving, so they will not get behind the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Dec 9, 2019 | criminal defense
When talk of domestic violence comes up in North Carolina and elsewhere, the first image that often comes to mind is that of a battered woman. The truth is that men can easily find themselves the victims of domestic assault. The National Domestic Violence...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Dec 3, 2019 | criminal defense
Many North Carolina college students rely on financial aid to pay tuition. Unfortunately, just one bad decision could be enough to ruin a student’s chances of getting the aid they require. FindLaw takes a look at some of the DUI basics, including the penalties...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Nov 29, 2019 | criminal defense
Criminal justice reform is a topic that gets a lot in North Carolina and throughout the country. A large percentage of people feel the judicial system has major issues that require fixing. Lawmakers and those in power struggle often to figure out exactly how to make...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Oct 30, 2019 | criminal defense
Most people in Carolina have heard or read news reports about drivers being stopped and arrested for suspected drunk driving. These reports often paint a picture that does not reflect positively on the defendants and that plays on stereotypes that drunk drivers are...
