DUI ~ Criminal Defense ~ Immigration/Naturalization
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...
A DUI arrest and conviction is a big deal. Besides paying your price to society after the conviction, you may also have several other repercussions to deal with. One of these is a higher insurance premium if you have not lost your driving privilege, that is. Of...
Field sobriety tests are an important part of drunk driving law enforcement. Police officers cannot tell from a few questions if someone is too drunk to safely drive. Having a driver step out of their vehicle and perform several basic tasks can make it easier for an...
When seeking permanent residency in the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will consider your criminal history among several other factors. Essentially, crimes of moral turpitude include offenses that go against the general moral...
California laws are very clear about how drivers need to present identification during a traffic stop. When a police officer pulls a driver over for a traffic infraction, they will demand state-issued identification along with registration paperwork and proof of valid...
If you are interested in coming to the United States for work, then you may want to obtain a business visa, also known as the B-1 visitor visa. This visa is not intended to lead to permanent residency but instead allows you conduct business in the United States...
Whether you’re getting married or you’re moving for employment purposes, obtaining the appropriate visa or residency status for the United States will be very important to you. The immigration process can take time and effort, but the rewards are certainly worth...
Not many things can ruin an otherwise fun evening like being pulled over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI). What could worsen an already tense situation, however, is yielding to a Breathalyzer test only to report a false positive. While this may seem like...
