Are you facing your third DUI offense in the state of California? If so, you likely have major concerns about what this is going to mean for you – especially whether or not you’re going to serve time. A third DUI conviction is taken seriously by the court and is...
Becoming a parent may have been what inspired you to travel to the United States. You wanted to be able to offer your children something better in life than what you had as a child or young adult, and so you took a job opportunity in the United States with a work...
Drug possession often seems like a straightforward charge. You were found with drugs, and you got arrested. While the police will try to convince you that there’s little you can do, the truth is, being arrested for drug possession is more complicated. Whether you’re...
The Diversity Visa Program is a lottery program that enables applicants to have a chance at coming to the United States with a diversity visa. There’s a very limited window of time for people to register for the program. In 2022, the registration period opened on Oct....
Unfortunately, your past can haunt you for a long time, especially if you have a criminal record. For example, potential landlords have the right to perform a background check before renting to you. They may refuse you a residence if they uncover convictions or...
Generally speaking, you’re not going to get a DUI if you accidentally drink one spiked drink. If someone puts a shot of whiskey in your Coke and you drink it without knowing, your blood alcohol concentration isn’t going to be anywhere close to 0.08%. At least, that’s...
When you engage in an act of interpersonal violence, you will likely find yourself facing criminal charges. California prosecutors will charge individuals with assault for harming another person, even if they do not cause permanent bodily injury. The more serious the...
What is a pyramid scheme? A pyramid scheme, much like a Ponzi scheme, is a financial scam, often run by one person at the top, to convince as many investors as possible into supporting their business or service. Pyramid schemes promise investors that they’ll receive a...
Whether you had no drinks or only a few before heading home, you want to avoid worsening your situation if you encounter the police. Experience in law enforcement teaches cops a few things about those stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence. It is hard to...
Most Americans would probably say it’s only fair that a legal immigrant who joined the U.S. military and served their adopted country honorably shouldn’t have to worry about being deported. However, a number of immigrant veterans who ran into trouble with the law –...