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...
DUI charges could jeopardize your immigration status
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...
Immigrants have rights in California
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...
Why our firm might be better than a public defender
Drunk driving allegations can threaten your freedom and your immigration status. If this frightens you, then the best thing you can do to put your mind at ease is develop the best criminal defense possible under the circumstances. Whether that means trying to suppress...
Can I refuse a field sobriety test in California?
The simple answer to this question is yes, most of the time. However, there can be automatic consequences should you choose to take this route. There are two types of sobriety tests given to California drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence, whether...
