Penalties for criminal charges tend to increase with each offense. Driving under the influence (DUI) charges lead to more serious consequences with each additional offense. The penalties are typically most lenient for a first-time DUI, and they increase with each...
Predictive policing is an effort to use data and computers to predict where criminal events will happen. The computer looks at a wide range of data, including things like historical arrest rates or reports of criminal activity. It can then determine where crime is...
Family relationships are one of the simplest ways for people to qualify for immigration opportunities. Foreign nationals who have loved ones in the United States can obtain visas or even green cards. They can secure practical support while living in the United States...
The law concerning what California officers can and can’t do when they pull a motorist over or stop a pedestrian changed in 2024. In most cases, they now have to tell the person they’ve stopped why they did so before they can ask any questions. In other words, they...
California has a reputation as a state where marijuana use is legal and somewhat common. While it may not have been the first state to allow for recreational use, it certainly was at the forefront of this movement, along with states like Colorado and Washington....
For many immigrants, language barriers can make the U.S. immigration process even more challenging than it already is. Understanding legal documents, communicating with government agencies and attending immigration hearings require clear communication. When language...
Money laundering is a white-collar crime that involves taking money gained illegally and funneling it through legal channels to make the money appear as though it was lawfully earned. These cases often include considerable paper trails because of the number of steps...
Becoming a citizen is often the culmination of years of hard work. Immigrants have to apply for visas or green cards to legally enter the country. They have to restrict their travel and avoid criminal activity to be eligible for naturalization. They have to submit an...
Law enforcement officers employ field sobriety tests (FSTs) to assess your physical and cognitive capabilities if the officer suspects that you are driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). The purpose of these tests is to gauge your level of intoxication as...
An H-1B visa is a type of employment visa. People use it to come to the United States, often for a specific job. An employer who has hired them for the position sponsors the visa, and it is granted under the condition that they work in that position. In other words,...