North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-32.5. Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Offense and Punishment.--A person is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor if that person uses or attempts to use physical force, or threatens the use of a deadly weapon, against another person and the person who commits the offense is:

(1) A current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

(2) A person with whom the victim shares a child in common.

(3) A person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian.

(4) A person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

(5) A person who has a current or recent former dating relationship with the victim.

(b) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term “dating relationship” is as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921.

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