When you are arrested or detained by law enforcement, two of the most important rights you have are the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. These rights are known as your Miranda rights and are designed to protect you from providing information during...
Green cards are one of the most powerful immigration tools available. Individuals with green cards can live and work in the United States with minimal fear of removal from the country. They only have to fill out paperwork once a decade to retain their status. However,...
As an asylum seeker in San Diego, you may wonder about your right to work while you wait for a decision on your case. Understanding your employment options can help you plan for your future in the U.S. The asylum process often takes months or years, during which you...
If your blood alcohol concentration measures at or above 0.08%, you can be arrested on impaired driving charges. This could happen if a police officer gives you a portable breath test, and it can also happen if they give you a Breathalyzer at the station, or if they...
If you are a non-citizen charged with a criminal offense in the United States, you may be worried about your continued stay in the country. Will a conviction automatically result in deportation? Well, not necessarily. Not all crimes are deportable, and understanding...
You can be deported from the United States for many reasons. People are often most concerned with illegal activity or criminal allegations. Are they going to be deported for a simple crime like shoplifting or driving under the influence? They don’t want to make any...
California was a pioneer in marijuana law reform. The state was the first to implement a medical marijuana law in 1996 and one of the first to embrace full marijuana legalization for adult recreational use in 2016. People who live in California may therefore expect...
There are many ways for police officers in California to gather the evidence necessary to prosecute an individual. Frequently, police officers obtain evidence by searching homes or vehicles. However, some criminal cases begin with a physical search of an individual....
Living with an abusive partner is a harrowing experience, and the path to safety can be complicated, especially when it comes to immigration matters. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a legal avenue for abused spouses, but what happens if you have already...
The United States government, through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has the authority to deport individuals if they are found to be in violation of immigration laws or criminal statutes. Immigrants, even those who have citizenship...