On July 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that allows low-income Californians who are 50-years-old and older to obtain Medi-Cal coverage regardless of their immigration status. The law takes effect next year. At the signing, Newsom said, “It’s a point of...
Month: July 2021
Caught with cocaine? Here’s what to expect
Getting caught with any kind of illicit drug can mean you’re in deep trouble with the law, but there are specific laws that will apply based on the specific drug you had in your possession and what you intended to do with it. California has two kinds of possession...
What will they ask you at a green card marriage interview?
There are numerous ways to get a green card to stay in the United States, but one of the most common is for an immigrant to apply on the grounds that they have married a U.S. citizen. The government clearly does not want to break up marriages, so green cards are often...
Supreme Court ruling addresses warrantless entry after pursuing someone for a misdemeanor
When police are in “hot pursuit” of a person they believe has committed a felony, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that they can follow the person to their home and enter it without a warrant. However, what if the person being followed is suspected of a less serious...