Whether you had no drinks or only a few before heading home, you want to avoid worsening your situation if you encounter the police. Experience in law enforcement teaches cops a few things about those stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence. It is hard to...
Most Americans would probably say it’s only fair that a legal immigrant who joined the U.S. military and served their adopted country honorably shouldn’t have to worry about being deported. However, a number of immigrant veterans who ran into trouble with the law –...
It was your lifelong ambition to move to the United States, and you made it happen. You’re settled now and have a family as well as good career prospects. Unfortunately, you’ve found yourself in some legal trouble and are worried that it may impact your residency...
There are two main tools that police officers in California use to determine if someone is impaired. The first is a breath test. There are both portable breath tests that some officers may carry and full Breathalyzer systems that are usually administered at the police...
Over the years there have been many news reports about refugees claiming asylum in America. Often, these reports don’t give a fully accurate account of what exactly a refugee is and what America can offer them. It’s important to gain as much accurate information about...
Are you planning on playing a few rounds of golf this summer? If you're like most golfers, you enjoy a few cold ones while hitting the links. However, if you're not careful, that fun game of golf can turn into a DUI conviction in no time if you’re stopped by the...
If a police officer arrests you, you may be tempted to fume, mouth off and be argumentative because you know you are innocent. Although that reaction is very human, it’s not an approach that will help you. In fact, it could go strongly against you. According to...
“You are under arrest. You have the right to be quiet. Whatever you say can be used against you in court.” You have probably heard these words while watching your favorite crime movie or drama. But what exactly do they mean? At the most basic, the right to remain...
Thousands of foreigners seek asylum in the U.S each year. Basically, individuals who are already residing in the United States and are unwilling or unable to return to their home countries for fear of persecution based on their sexual orientation, race, religion or...
It takes years to become a United States citizen if you were born in another country. There are several stages in the immigration process. The first is often securing a visa for legal entry into the country. The next will be applying for a green card so that you are a...