When a federal agent contacts you, you may not be facing any charges, but it is still important to know what to do. Whether the FBI wants to ask you questions over the phone or at your door, you need to know your legal rights. Remain calm and listen It is surprising...
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A look at possible false accusations and domestic violence
Charges for domestic violence typically cause significant disruptions in the lives of both the accuser and the accused individual. While many cases involve justified charges and legal action, others might include unfair or dishonest information. A better understanding...
How can you manage your anger?
While every person struggles with anger and negative moods, you may have more difficulty coping with frustration if you face domestic violence charges. When faced with criminal charges, your willingness to change could make a difference. According to U.S. News, you...
False allegations of abuse and emergency custody orders
If you are falsely accused of domestic violence, you likely have many concerns and issues to work through. Aside from the immense amount of stress these allegations often create, you could face immediate challenges in your life, such as problems in the workplace and...
Drug violations may trigger detention, deportation
A drug charge may mean big trouble for anyone. However, if you are living in North Carolina as a legal permanent resident or another type of noncitizen, the consequences of a drug violation may prove especially severe. Per the Drug Policy Alliance, any noncitizen who...
When does anger require counseling?
If you face domestic violence charges, odds are you have experienced moments where it felt like your anger controlled you. While anger is a normal emotion, it can hurt your relationships with others and leave lasting damage to your life when it gets out of control....
Strategies to curb anger and avoid domestic violence
Domestic violence charges, whether justified or not, happen too often in North Carolina. Often these situations arise from underlying anger issues that individuals only partially understand. People who learn how to control their anger often face a better chance of...
What are federal mandatory minimums?
Mandatory minimums have received a lot of attention in recent years, with many people questioning their fairness. Regardless of public opinion, these required sentences are still very much a reality for people facing many kinds of federal charges. Here is what...
Do all federal criminal charges result in the deportation of people who are not citizens?
A person who is lawfully residing in the United States but not a citizen may fear that any type of criminal conviction could result in deportation. In fact, only certain types of offenses could be a basis to deport someone. Generally, federal criminal charges that...
The consequences of domestic violence charges
Facing domestic violence charges is always difficult for people. However, people do not need to receive a conviction for these charges to impact their lives. Domestic violence charges can carry serious consequences that affect every area of a person's life. People may...