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Marijuana may be legal recreationally in California, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to get arrested. The laws are changing and shifting, and it’s crucial to know exactly how it works. This legal shift has changed the way that marijuana is viewed and...
The United States embraces diversity and inclusivity as core values. The United States Immigrant Visa Program is one way the country promotes diversity. The U.S. immigrant visa program promotes diversity by welcoming individuals from different countries and...
The police have several methods of gathering evidence when they suspect a driver is drunk. For example, an open bottle of alcohol could be probable cause for an arrest. A driver may be asked to have their blood alcohol content evaluated by a breath test. Or, a driver...
People often get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in California due to technical infractions. They didn't hit anybody or cause a crash. They may not have even demonstrated significant evidence of impairment while driving. Instead, they failed a...
If you are an immigrant to the United States who is marrying or already wedded to a U.S. citizen, in order to get your green card, you might have to undergo additional scrutiny. This process is known as a Stokes interview and can take place during your initial...
A person who’s facing the possibility of criminal charges may learn their case is going before the grand jury. There’s some misconception about what this means because it’s sometimes confused with the trial jury. Understanding the different roles between these two...
Overstaying a visa in the United States is a serious matter with various immediate and long-term consequences. It's crucial to understand what you're up against if you find yourself in this situation, especially since U.S. immigration laws have grown increasingly...
Getting pulled over by the police is distressing for anyone, even those born and raised in America. For immigrants, who may feel more vulnerable in police stops, the experience can be downright frightening. A top goal for most immigrants is to do nothing to complicate...
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives citizens and permanent legal residents a number of important protections that guard them against government abuses. However, how do other immigrants fair? What about the undocumented or those in violation of the law...
Every year, the United States has millions of international visitors. For some, their trip is to visit the famous sites and take in the culture. Others plan to come to the U.S. on a more permanent basis. In any case, the U.S. does place certain restrictions on...