What Do I Do If ICE Detains Me?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the federal agency that enforces U.S. immigration laws. This agency is part of Homeland Security, the large federal ...
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What Shall I Do If I Am Being Stalked?
In most states, stalking is defined as repeated harassment or threatening behavior toward an individual, causing them fear for their health and safety. If you ...
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What is a Felony DUI?
Most states consider a standard DUI (or DWI) charge as a misdemeanor offense. Certain aggravating factors can raise the level of the charge to a felony, though. ...
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Can I Expunge My Juvenile Record?
The law in each State recognizes that children have the ability to learn from their mistakes and outgrow a troubled past. That’s part of the ...
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What Are My Rights at Trial?
One of the more common phrases in the defense system is “pleading the Fifth.” Pleading the “Fifth” refers to the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, which says ...
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Do I Automatically Get a Lawyer When I Am Arrested?
While suspects and defendants have a right to the help of counsel, they must invoke this constitutional right. Defendants don’t automatically get an attorney. They ...
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Can I Misrepresent Myself Online?
Even though people can be anonymous online, it does not mean you can pretend to be someone you are not. There are instances where it’s ...
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What are the Consequences of DUI When a Child is in the Vehicle?
Operating a motor vehicle while impaired is a much more serious charge when a child passenger is in the vehicle. It’s no exaggeration to say ...
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Will There Be a Background Check When I Buy a Gun?
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right of United States citizens to bear arms. But in an attempt to protect the ...
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What Happens if an International Student is Arrested?
If an international student is charged with a crime, he or she may not be able to leave the country under certain circumstances until the ...
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