DUI ~ Criminal Defense ~ Immigration/Naturalization
You know that you would never drive drunk. When you’re really going to party or drink heavily, you always make sure you have a place to stay or a sober driver to help you get home. That said, you have certainly driven after you’re buzzed. This is the slight high that...
Your family has been putting in the time and effort to come to the United States. You have saved money and prepared yourself by learning English. You believe that you’re prepared, so you want to get started on the paperwork now. It’s a good idea to work with an...
For American citizens, misdemeanors are considered to be relatively minor. Convictions tend to come with modest fines and fees, while prison sentences are usually under a year in length. A misdemeanor is seen differently when you’re an immigrant to the United States....
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges vary in severity depending on a number of factors. For example, the number of previous charges that you have will likely impact what consequences you face. Whether or not you caused a crash and whether there were minor...
If you are facing DUI charges for the first time, it's likely that you'll be worried about your future. Being convicted of a DUI can ruin your reputation in your community, affect your career and can limit your freedom since you'll be without the ability to drive for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
