Fighting For Your Rights.
Protecting Your Future.
Many people believe that prescription drug use is safe, and they think that because a medical provider ordered the medications, they cannot be harmful. The reality is that these drugs are controlled because they’re not safe enough to be sold over the counter. They are...
People decide to apply for a visa to come to the United States for the chance at a better life. To do this the legal way, they have to apply for a U.S. visa. This takes time and money, but the process and cost aren’t the same across the board. Typically, individuals...
Getting a visa means that you can legally enter the United States. Upgrading to a Green Card will let you stay here, possibly for the rest of your life. Becoming a naturalized citizen will offer you even more benefits than permanent residency. Although there is an...
You may be driving home after a night of celebration with a few friends. You see flashing red and blue lights behind you and wonder if you had too much to drink. After stopping for the police officer, you learn that they spotted you weaving in your lane. As the...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense. There are harsh penalties that people may face for committing DUIs, including fines and imprisonment in some cases. The good news is that most DUI cases won’t result in deportation, but if you’re an immigrant who is in...
Criminal convictions can affect your visa or your Green Card. When you apply to renew a visa or adjust your status, you have to pass a background check again. A conviction between when you enter the country and when you apply could mean you no longer qualify. In some...
Police officers have a duty to keep their jurisdictions safe. One way that they do this is through traffic stops. When you’re stopped, do the police need a warrant to search your vehicle? The answer to this depends on the circumstances, but it’s fully possible that...
A green card is a significant milestone in the immigration process and a big step towards gaining full citizenship in the United States. Being a lawful permanent resident means that you can live and work in the US indefinitely, receive federal benefits and --...
On July 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that allows low-income Californians who are 50-years-old and older to obtain Medi-Cal coverage regardless of their immigration status. The law takes effect next year. At the signing, Newsom said, “It’s a point of...
Getting caught with any kind of illicit drug can mean you’re in deep trouble with the law, but there are specific laws that will apply based on the specific drug you had in your possession and what you intended to do with it. California has two kinds of possession...