San Jose California Criminal Defense And Immigration Law Blog
New visa restrictions may affect pregnant women
If you’ve followed the news at all in the last year, then you know that immigration has become a hot topic among lawmakers. This means that the legal landscape of immigration and naturalization laws are in a constant state of flux. As a result, many individuals who...
Drug charges and pretrial diversion programs
Drug charges can be quite serious. Depending on the type and quantity of the drug alleged to be involved, as well as the activity an individual is accused of undertaking with that drug, the penalties can be harsh. Those who are convicted of a drug offense, even...
Breathalyzer test results may not always be accurate
The results of a breathalyzer test often serve as the foundation for DUI charges. If a conviction is obtained on drunk driving allegations, then an individual can be hit with penalties that can reshape his or her life. Drivers license suspension or revocation is a...
Aggressive DUI defense often necessary for success
Being charged with a criminal offense like DUI can quickly paralyze you into inaction. Unfortunately, the stakes are simply to high to allow that occur. If you make a half-hearted attempt to defend yourself against allegations of drunk driving, then the prosecution...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test and DUI defense
Being accused of any criminal wrongdoing can be scary, especially given the penalties involved. When it comes to a DUI, an accused individual may be confronted with the very real possibility of jail time, fines, license suspension, and irreparable damage to his or her...
What is a deposition and its purpose?
Knowledge is power. This is certainly true when it comes to litigation. Those who enter the process without a full understanding of the facts at hand can find themselves taken advantage of during settlement negotiations or taken by surprise at trial. Neither scenario...
What is the difference between petty theft and grand theft?
It is common knowledge that stealing is wrong, but sometimes a person in San Jose makes a one-time mistake or gets caught up in a bad situation. Property can go missing, and they may be blamed for it. This could lead to theft charges. However, it is important to note...
2020 brings changes to the naturalization process
Immigration law seems to be constantly in flux, and 2020 is no exception. Here are some changes to immigration law that will become effective in 2020 that immigrants in San Jose should be aware of. First, there are fee increases for key applications and forms that...
Probable cause and DUI arrests
You have probably read or heard somewhere that police need probable cause to arrest someone. This is true. It comes from the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects the public from unreasonable searches or seizures. Among other things, the Fourth...
Immigration and the right to remain silent
In these days of angry rhetoric against immigrants and increased enforcement of immigration laws, it is crucial that immigrants, documented or otherwise, know their rights in California. One of the most important of these rights is the right to remain silent when...
