San Jose California Criminal Defense And Immigration Law Blog
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...
Ignition interlock device laws and potential violations after DUI
Being arrested and convicted for driving under the influence in California carries with it a variety of penalties. In addition to the possibility that the driver will face a driver’s license suspension, fines and jail time, there might also be the requirement that an...
Settlement of H-1B visa case seen as defeat for government
A memorandum concerning workers holding H-1B visas that was promulgated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been scrapped in a partial settlement of a lawsuit brought by ITServe Alliance against the federal government. The memorandum required...
Man arrested for DUI after fatal 3-vehicle collision
When there is an auto accident in San Jose and a person is injured or killed, law enforcement will conduct an intensive investigation to assess the circumstances of the crash. In some instances, a driver who was involved will be accused of and arrested for driving...
Updates on the temporary immigration halt
This past week, the President of the United States announced and signed an Executive Order temporarily limiting some forms of immigration as the country deals with an unprecedented situation. Despite initial concerns over how expansive the order could be, it appears...
What are the steps in a criminal jury trial?
When criminal defendants in California have decided that the best option in their case is to push it all the way to a jury trial, they may have more questions about the actual procedure of such a trial than they have answers. So, what are the typical steps in a...
Five Important Facts About DUI Charges in California
A drunk driving charge can result in the loss of a person’s license if they are convicted of their alleged crimes. However, drunk driving charges like DUI can lead to even more significant personal, financial, and legal troubles. For some, a DUI conviction may result...
What are the most common field sobriety tests?
When San Jose area residents are subjected to a traffic stop by law enforcement officials, they probably immediately get nervous, even if they don’t believe they have done anything wrong. For most people, a traffic stop is the only time they will ever interact with...
