DUI ~ Criminal Defense ~ Immigration/Naturalization
DUI ~ Criminal Defense ~ Immigration/Naturalization
A police officer pulls you over and asks you to take a breath test. Maybe it’s a portable test just to get a baseline blood alcohol concentration level, or maybe they want you to come to the station and use a Breathalyzer or even a blood test. Regardless of the exact...
Immigrating to the United States is a dream for many, but it’s one that might have some unexpected effects. Many people see the wonder and opportunities of life in the U.S. While these are considerable benefits for immigrants, culture shock is something they might not...
You made a mistake and committed a criminal offense. If it’s a non-violent offense like DUI or a drug-related crime, pleading guilty or being found guilty in court doesn’t have to mean spending months behind bars. Counties throughout California, including Santa Clara...
Any time you are accused of a crime, you need to know that you have the opportunity to fight back and defend yourself. You should be aware that you’re not automatically guilty just because you’ve been accused, and you won’t necessarily be convicted just because of an...
In its last weeks before its summer break, the U.S. Supreme Court is handing down decisions in some much-watched cases. Its recent rulings on two cases involving detained immigrants basically leave things as they are. However, that’s highly disappointing for many...
Drunk driving is very common, leading to tens of thousands of arrests every year. And there are certainly many cases in which people who know that they are too drunk to drive decide that they're going to do so anyway. But it's also a problem that people will sometimes...
The laws around marijuana can be confusing for anyone. While it’s still illegal under federal law, state laws vary widely. Here in California, it’s legal to possess, sell and grow for adult recreational and medical use -- with a number of exceptions and restrictions....
People who are trying to come to the United States to reunite with family members should ensure they understand how the immigration process works. For many, the petition that they file will be for family-based immigration. In order to come to the U.S. on this type of...
Although you should view any theft charge as a serious matter, some thefts are more severe than others in California. Many of the differences in theft laws are clear. For example, if someone takes headphones (petty theft) from their neighbor, it probably will not lead...
You always do your best to avoid violating the law, but you made a mistake and ended up getting arrested. Although the case is likely to go in your favor, it’s frustrating to know that you’ve violated the law when you are only in the United States on a green card. If...
