North Carolina Domestic Abuse Law
<h2> <center> State of North Carolina v. Dylan Warbritton </h2> </center>
Jacksonville, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represents the defendant charged with communicating threats and cyberstalking. Dylan Warbritton, age 23, accused of sending threatening text messages to the victim, including messages that threatened physical harm. * * * North Carolina, stalking is defined as willfully following, harassing, or intimidating another person on more than ... More...
$ (04-29-2026 - NC)<H2> United States of America v. Wynn A.D. Charlebois
Charlotte, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that caused millions of dollars in losses. from 2015 to 2022, Charlebois used companies he owned and controlled, including WC Private, Wilcox Hybrid, Damon Investments, and others, to perpetrate a multi-million-dollar fraudulent investment scheme. Charlebois used his past emplo... More...
$ (01-14-2026 - NC)<H2> United States of America v. Shawn Tobin Locklear, Jr.
New Bern, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyers Kelly Dagger and Paul Sun represented the Defendant charged with possession of a machine gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. After officers arrested Shawn Tobin Locklear, Jr., age 20, for armed robbery while using a gun, a state court judge released him in March 2022. A few months later in November 2022, while Locklear roamed free o... More...
$ (01-12-2026 - NC)<H2> United States of America v. William Justin Lewis
Raleigh, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with charged with distribution of child pornography. Undercover agents with the FBI investigated online distributors and traders of CSAM when agents located a chat room where a user, later identified as William Justin Lewis, age 55, uploaded numerous disturbing images and videos of CSAM. Agents traced the IP ad... More...
$ (01-13-2026 - NC)<H2> United States of America v. Scott Anthony Lewis
Wilmington, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). the Department of Homeland Security and the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office investigated Scott Anthony Lewis, 65. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a Cyber Tip from Dropbox, reporting that one of its users had uploade... More...
$ (12-31-2025 - nc)<H2> State of North Carolina v. Lorenzo Thomas Inman, Jr.
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with murder, assault on a female, and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Lorenzo Thomas Inman, Jr. accused for killing Frezja Baker, 31.... More...
$ (12-14-2025 - NC)United States of America v. Jessie Leroy Glass, Jr.
Statesville, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession for child sexual abuse material. In late 2019, April Glass reported to law enforcement that Glass had “a massive amount of child porn saved on his phone.” J.A. 409. She provided the email address and suspected password for Glass’s Google Photos account, wherein he reportedly kept much of... More...
$ (12-03-2025 - NC)United States of America v Jessie Leroy Glass, Jr.
Statesville, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child sexual abuse material. In late 2019, April reported to law enforcement that Glass had “a massive amount of child porn saved on his phone.” J.A. 409. She provided the email address and suspected password for Glass’s Google Photos account, wherein he reportedly kept much of the... More...
$ (12-02-2025 - NC)United States of America v. Sean Christian Parker
Greensboro, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted interference with commerce by robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2, 1951(a). <br> <br> Appellate courts review the reasonableness of a sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) using an<br> abuse-of-discretion standard, regardless of whether [the sentence is] inside, just outside, or<br> signi... More...
$0 (11-03-2025 - NC)State of North Carolina v. Dillon Thomas Bates and Sierra Star Fortner
Louisburg, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with sex crimes involving minors.<br> <br> Dillon Thomas Bates was charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after a search of a home in Franklin County.<br> <br> Sierra Star Fortner was charged with 10 counts of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor, two counts of statutory... More...
$0 (10-23-2025 - NC)United States of America v. Alfonso Roman Brito, a/k/a Casper
Statesville, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with onspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine,<br> <br> Federal appeal courts review "all sentences—whether inside, just outside, or significantly outside the [Sentencing] Guidelines range—under a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.†United States v.... More...
$0 (10-14-2025 - NC)United States of America v. Christopher Lewis Tucker
Greensboro, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receipt of child pornography. <br> <br> Federal appellate courts review criminal sentences for reasonableness "under a deferential abuse-of-<br> discretion standard.†United States v. Williams, 5 F.4th 500, 505 (4th Cir. 2021).<br> ... More...
$0 (10-13-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Robert John May, III </h1></h1>
Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.*<br> <br> Robert John May, III, 38, of West Columbia, has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.*<br> <br> "The conduct May pleaded guilty to represents some of the most depraved and exploitative conduct we investigate,... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Kelly Lee Setzer </h1></h1>
Charlotte, NC criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production And Transportation Of Child Sexual Abuse Material.<br> <br> Kelly Lee Setzer, 64, of Hickory, N.C., was sentenced to 50 years in prison today for producing and transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in what the sentencing judge called "horrendous torture of babies,†announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. ... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Kelly Lee Setzer </h1></h1>
Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production And Transportation Of Child Sexual Abuse Material.<br> <br> Kelly Lee Setzer, 64, of Hickory, N.C., was sentenced to 50 years in prison today for producing and transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in what the sentencing judge called "horrendous torture of babies,†announced Russ Fer... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Christopher Todd Evans </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Raleigh, NC criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Running a sex trafficking and operating a prostitution enterprise. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Wilmington Man Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison for Running a Sex Trafficking Operation</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red">... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - NC)Joe Manis v. U.S. Department of Agriculature, et al.
Greensboro, North Carolina civil litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking injunctive relief from Department of Agriculture ("USDAâ€) proceedings charging him with violating the Horse Protection Act ("HPAâ€). <br> <br> Tennessee Walking Horses are known for their distinctive, smooth gaits. These<br> horses are entered into horse shows and competitions featuring their gaits. Th... More...
$0 (08-22-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Peggy Lee Cantrell </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Asheville, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Administration </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Federal Indictment Charges Woman With Defrauding FEMA After Tropical Storm Helene</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b><... More...
$0 (08-08-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Paul Shealy </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Receiving, Sending Child Sexual Abuse Materials </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Rock Hill Cop Convicted at Trial of Receiving, Sending Child Sexual Abuse Materials </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A fede... More...
$0 (05-08-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Ricky Grover Aaron </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Wilmington, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Recidivist Sex Offender Is Sentenced To Prison For Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A recid... More...
$0 (05-08-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Royce Cosmo Fuoco </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Wilmington, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Firefighter Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A former volunte... More...
$0 (05-08-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Joseph Lee Barnes </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Wilmington Man Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Sexual Abuse Material</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <b... More...
$0 (04-15-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Joseph Lee Barnes </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distribution Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Wilmington Man Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Sexual Abuse Material</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <b... More...
$0 (04-15-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Tyler Samuel Godfrey </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Child Pornography </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Brunswick County Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Distributing Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Brunswick County man was sentenc... More...
$0 (04-15-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Omar Shariff Tobias, et al.
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Federal Firearms Violations </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Multiple Defendants Sentenced In Separate Cases For Federal Firearms Violations</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Multiple defendants were indicted in ... More...
$0 (03-06-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Joshua Lynn Cook </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Recidivist Sex Offender Is Sentenced To 14+ Years For Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> "Despi... More...
$0 (02-25-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. David Christopher Ballard </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Multiple Illegal Firearms Including A Machinegun </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Convicted Felon In Possession Of Multiple Illegal Firearms Including A Machinegun Is Sentenced To Prison </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b>... More...
$0 (02-25-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Ashley James Crouse </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession And Receipt Of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Pastor Is Sentenced To 10 Years For Possession And Receipt Of Child Sexual Abuse Material</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A... More...
$0 (02-13-2025 - NC)United States of America v. thuy Tien Luong
Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with forced labor in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1589.<br> <br> The Government named Luong in a one-count Superseding Indictment filed in the Western District of North Carolina in December 2020. The indictment charged Luong with forced labor in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1589. It alleged that she obtained the labor or ... More...
$0 (01-10-2025 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Paul Anthony Reyes </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Marine Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font<br> <br> Paul Anthony Reyes, 23, was inves... More...
$0 (12-20-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. James Matthew Johnson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with producing child sexual abuse material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Glade Valley Man Is Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> James Matthew... More...
$0 (12-18-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Gustavo Guzman </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Using The Dark Web To Transport Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Boone Man Is Sentenced To Eight Years In Federal Prison For Using The Dark Web To Transport Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center>... More...
$0 (12-05-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Jacob Elijah Kilgore </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Using The Dark Web To Transport Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Boone Man Is Sentenced To Eight Years In Federal Prison For Using The Dark Web To Transport Child Pornography </h2></center></b></b> </h2></cente... More...
$0 (12-05-2024 - NC)In the matter of: B.R.H.
<h2><br> Hendrsonville, North Carolina family law lawyer represented the defendant in a parental rights termination action.<br> </h2><br> <br> In August 2021, Respondent-Mother gave birth to her first son, Walker. Respondent-Mother tested positive for methamphetamine while she was pregnant with Walker and when she delivered. When he was born, Walker tested positive for methamphetamine. The trial c... More...
$0 (11-19-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Kevin Lassiter </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Chowan County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Kevin Lassiter, of Tyner, was sentenced to 120 month... More...
$0 (11-21-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Joseph Franklin Jordan </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Convicted Sex Offender On State Probation Is Sentenced To More Than 21 Years For Distributing Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> J... More...
$0 (11-14-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Jarel Antonio Rayford </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Wilmington, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Trafficking a Minor </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Smithfield Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sex Trafficking a Minor</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Jarel Antonio Rayford, age 29, prostituted a 17-year-ol... More...
$0 (10-28-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Jordan Duncan; Liam Collins </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Dallas, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Plot to Destroy Energy Facilities </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Defendants with Ties to White Supremacy Sentenced in Connection with Plot to Destroy Energy Facilities</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The fifth of five de... More...
$0 (10-28-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Jeffrey Allan Hill </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greensboro, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Greensboro man sentenced for possession of child pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A 55-year-old Greensboro man was sentenced to A 55-... More...
$0 (10-01-2024 - NC)<h1> United States of America v. Nico Aaron Lowers </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Wilmington, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Transporting and Possessing Child Pornography </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Raleigh Man Sentenced for Transporting and Possessing Child Pornography</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Nico Aaron Lowers, 24, from... More...
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