On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Jul 2, 2020 | criminal defense
North Carolina law requires that, upon your DWI conviction, you enter an education or treatment program of some kind. The first step in this process is an assessment by a Certified or Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. According to First Step Services, this...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Jun 22, 2020 | criminal defense
Immigrants to the United States are often under extreme scrutiny. The government runs many checks on a person before he or she may come into the country or request asylum. Once they are living in the U.S., immigrants also must be careful not to do anything that could...
On behalf of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC | Jun 9, 2020 | criminal defense
Being charged with domestic violence in North Carolina may disrupt your life in many ways. You may notice changes in your relationships because people have lost trust or respect for you. Rebuilding your reputation and proving that you will not make the same mistakes...
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...
