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...
If you have a “mixed-status” marriage and family, there’s important news from the federal government. President Biden recently announced that he is expanding the Parole in Place program to include non-military families. The program allows unauthorized immigrants who...
Living in a state like California, where marijuana products are legal for recreational use, likely changes how you view them. For years, these cannabis products were viewed as Schedule One drugs that were highly regulated. But now people view them similarly to beer or...
Police officers in California tend to look for evidence of criminal activity wherever they can find it. Although most people don't want to implicate themselves, they may do their best to comply with any requests made by law enforcement professionals. That can be a...
Asylum is a process that has long been used in the United States to offer protection to people who have a genuine fear of persecution, injury or death in their home country. They can illegally enter the United States and then ask for asylum, allowing them to stay...
In the landscape of immigration law, deportation or removal is a challenging issue. It is not just a legal process but a life-altering event that can lead to family separation and other challenges. If you are facing a deportation charge, how can you navigate its...
If you fall in love with someone who lacks the legal right to live in the United States, things will be more challenging than usual if you reach the point where you want to marry. The U.S. government makes fiancé(e) visas available for this purpose, however getting...
If you are facing criminal charges, there is a high probability that the prosecution will offer you a plea deal. However attractive their offer might seem, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of plea deals before you commit to one. Plea deals have...
When you hear about DUI charges, your mind might jump to the immediate repercussions like hefty fines or even jail time. However, the effects of a DUI conviction stretch further than the obvious penalties. In San Diego, the indirect consequences can slam the brakes on...
Mitigating circumstances refers to factors or conditions that may reduce the severity of a criminal act. In California law, these circumstances can play a crucial role in the sentencing phase of a criminal trial, potentially leading to a lesser sentence than what...