DUI ~ Criminal Defense ~ Immigration/Naturalization
The terms “drunk driving” and “DUI” are often used interchangeably. If you hear that someone got a DUI, you may assume that it means they were drinking alcohol and then decided to drive. Much of the time, that’s exactly what it means, but the term technically refers...
Most parents want their children to behave and stay out of trouble so they can enjoy their childhood. For children of immigrants, the situation is often more serious than that. There’s a chance that a juvenile who’s facing legal trouble could also have problems with...
Earlier this year, we published an article here on our blog about whether a mental illness may impact a person's ability to secure a visa to come to the U.S. Now we’d like to discuss some of the more common reasons that may result in a visa request denial. A request...
Family units are the building blocks of a happy, healthy and stable society. This is true even more so with families who have immigrated. What happens, however, when undocumented immigrants give birth to a child in the United States? Does that child’s citizenship...
If you’re ever stopped by the police, something you should understand is the probable cause requirement. This requirement is one that an officer has to meet before they obtain a warrant, conduct a search, seize your property or make an arrest. Probable cause means...
If you’re an immigrant who married a U.S. citizen and got a green card, you may be asked to go through an interview with your spouse. The government will ask you a number of questions about your life and your relationship. The goal of this interview isn’t for you to...
If you are an immigrant who is married to an American citizen or a citizen whose spouse immigrated to the United States, if the noncitizen spouse is attempting to obtain permanent residency status, i.e., a “green card,” at some point you might be faced with a Stokes...
Most DUI (driving under the influence) arrests happen after a police officer stops a car that is in motion. The officer uses breath tests or field sobriety tests to determine that the driver is intoxicated. But what if you’re not actually driving? Say you have been...
Once when store owners found stock was missing, they would review the security camera footage for an image of someone stealing the stock. The police would then look to see if they recognized the person. Those images were often of poor quality and unreliable, making...
As an immigrant without documentation, you probably try your best to follow the law. You don't want to get arrested and risk deportation or similar immigration enforcement efforts. Riding as a passenger in a vehicle with a legally licensed driver is certainly safer...
