Assault and Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer in Cary, North Carolina
/Accused of Domestic Abuse in Wake County North Carolina?
If you have been accused of domestic violence or a 50-B protective restraining order has been filed against you, you need an experienced domestic violence defense lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina.
A former Prosecutor with experience handling Domestic Violence cases
Attorney Wiley Nickel, is a former prosecutor who fights hard for his clients and is an aggressive criminal defense attorney. He offers practical advice and vigorous defense to clients accused of violating provisions of North Carolina's assault and domestic violence laws.
Experience Representing Men in Domestic Violence Cases
Criminal Defense Lawyer Wiley Nickel has extensive experience in representing men in domestic violence cases. In many cases the man is charged with the offense. However, simply because you are a man does not mean you are the aggressor. In many situations the hands of he police are tied when called to a hoe and someone mist be charged with Assault. Wiley Nickel will advocate for your rights and be sure that you are given fair and competent representation.
Contact our domestic violence defense lawyer for a free consultation. Call our Cary law office at 919-585-1486 or e-mail us. Protect your rights and your relationships with family members.
Representing Women Charged with Domestic Violence.
Alternatively, sometimes women are charged with Domestic Violence either in a criminal setting or in a civil 50B setting. After being assaulted, they are twice victimized when the assailant makes sure he is the first to get to the police or magistrate to file charges.
Attorney Wiley Nickel has represented women defendants in these matters, advocating that the charges were fabricated or presenting issues of self-defense or defense of third parties.
Consequences of 50-B Protection Order
If you violate any of the provisions of a 50-B protective order, you may be arrested and jailed. You may be held in jail without bond in a domestic violence case for many hours until the judge decides to hear your matter. You may lose your vehicle, be prevented from seeing your children, living in your home or moving freely through your community. An experienced attorney knows how to negotiate a client's timely release and the most favorable resolution of a 50-B proceeding.
If the client is an alien and not a United States citizen, they face a risk of deportation as the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) considers even the most minor of these offenses to be a "crime of moral turpitude."
Domestic Violence Crimes and Possible Defenses
Attorney Wiley Nickel is prepared to defend the following criminal and civil charges:
Physical violence and domestic assault
Spousal abuse
Assault on a female
Sexual abuse
Communicating threats and Harassing Phone Calls
Criminal trespass
The District Attorneys' office vigorously prosecutes domestic violence charges. Defense attorney Nickel will consider all possible defenses, including issues of:
Self-defense
Defense of Property
Whether a charge of physical violence and assault was actually reasonable contact
Was a perceived threat just harmless "letting off steam"?
If the Accuser Does Not Come to Court or Will Not Prosecute
Even if you think that the accuser will not want to press charges, or will not be coming to court, you will still need representation by a good criminal law attorney. The Wake County District Attorney will often try to prosecute these cases even without the "victim" coming to court. The District Attorneys' Office generally prohibits allowing the victim to drop charges even if he or she wants to.
What If the Police Want to Talk to Me?
Law enforcement will frequently try to convince, or even coerce, you into giving a statement by making false promises of favorable treatment. But whatever benefit you get from talking to the police is far outweighed by the damage you will do to your case. The most important thing to remember if confronted by law enforcement is to say and do nothing until hiring a defense attorney to protect your rights.
Accused of Domestic Abuse? Contact Us regarding Wake County cases.
When your case is important to you...
When experience counts...
Call 919-585-1486 or e-mail our Cary office to schedule a consultation about defense against charges of domestic violence or child abuse.
The Law Offices of Wiley Nickel
Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney
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