Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

A disabled army vet hit me and i went to dr and have medical proof. While I was in emergency room he filed a communication of threat complaint to magistrate. I have a show-cause hearing date. His only proof is his word. He made this allegation after he hit me to cover it up and get to the court first. I am 59 yr old female, he is 28. Is this enough for him to get a charged filed on me in NC? Pls answer


Asked on 2/05/12, 11:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Clarke Dummit Dummit Fradin (Winston-Salem Office)

Unfortunately, if he convinced a magistrate then there is a Criminal Summons issued. You will have your day in court. On more serious crimes it takes a police investigation, but for minor charges, a magistrate can issue a summons just upon a person's word.

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Answered on 2/06/12, 10:59 am


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