Vanessa temporarily moved into a shelter for victims of domestic violence. She had left her husband, Damien, and obtained a domestic violence restraining order against him. One day Damien spotted Vanessa at Publix. He secretly followed her to the shelter. He followed her inside, grabbed her from behind, and put a knife to her throat. In front of three frightened witnesses, he snarled "I told you that you will be mine forever! If I can't have you then no one will!" Damien then slit Vanessa's throat and fled from the shelter. Vanessa died from her injury. Damien was soon captured and arrested on multiple charges.

What crimes the defendant may be charged with.

1. Review the North Carolina General Statutes and Florida Statutes to select which crimes the facts support.
2. Chooseat least two crimesforeach state(a total offour) and explain how each element of the crimes can be met based on the case facts.
3. Explain what North Carolina laws have been broken by the defendant.
4. Explain what Florida laws have been broken by the defendant. Compare and contrast the laws of North Carolina and Florida. How are they different? How are they similar? In your opinion, which state processes domestic violence more seriously?