San Jose California Criminal Defense And Immigration Law Blog
What immigrants need to know about marijuana in California
California was one of the states that pioneered the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use. If you’re an adult over 21 years of age or hold a medical marijuana card, you can largely buy, keep and consume marijuana legally from any...
What rights do citizens have that permanent residents don’t?
Once someone legally enters the United States, they generally have two main options if they would like to stay indefinitely. The first option is to cure a Permanent Resident Card or Green Card that allows them to live and work in the country. The second and typically...
Can my family join me in the U.S.?
When your tourism business in Nicaragua had to shut down, you were left without an income. So, after 20 years, you returned to the U.S. to find work. Your experience allowed you to secure a job quickly, but there is one problem. You could not bring your Nicaraguan...
DUI charges could jeopardize your immigration status
Your boss invites you and your colleagues to the bar after work. You tell him that you have to drive, but he replies that a couple of beers never hurt anyone. Unfortunately, the police stop you on the way home and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI). You...
Immigrants have rights in California
Homes and the workplace do not provide asylum against officers from the Department of Homeland Security or US Immigration and Customs. But you have important rights when immigration enforcement officers show up at your home or workplace. Rights at home Immigration...
Why our firm might be better than a public defender
Drunk driving allegations can threaten your freedom and your immigration status. If this frightens you, then the best thing you can do to put your mind at ease is develop the best criminal defense possible under the circumstances. Whether that means trying to suppress...
Can I refuse a field sobriety test in California?
The simple answer to this question is yes, most of the time. However, there can be automatic consequences should you choose to take this route. There are two types of sobriety tests given to California drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence, whether...
New visa rules have students scrambling to stay in United States
A new rule announced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has foreign students scrambling to find a way to stay in the United States this fall. The rule, announced just weeks away from the beginning of fall semester at many colleges, states that students will...
What to know about domestic violence in California
It can be hard to get along with one’s partner all the time, and in some situations two individuals may argue or even fight about the different opinions and preferences that they each hold. While many disagreements between dating or marital partners diffuse quickly,...
California’s sanctuary law leads to court settlement
California’s sanctuary law, known as the Values Act, limits when local police can notify immigration officials about a person’s immigration status. It is one measure to assure that rights are not trampled under any federal immigration and naturalization law. In one...
