Tennessee DUI laws are strict. Anyone convicted of a first offense DUI must spend a minimum of 48 hours jail, up to maximum of 11 months 29 days. Clients are usually worried when they hear "mandatory minimum sentence" and are looking at jail time, even if they've...
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The penalties you could face if apprehended attempting to re-enter the U.S. unlawfully
Know that unlawful reentry into the U.S. is a federal offense. You may want to learn more about this offense and the penalties you face for engaging in it if you're considering this option yourself. How often does the U.S. convict people for "illegal reentry"? Data...
New Immigration Executive Orders under Biden Administration
New Executive Orders have been signed by President Biden on January 20, 2021 outlining substantial changes immigration enforcement. Here are the big takeaways from yesterday's executive actions: 1. DACA PRESERVED. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which...
What is a green card marriage?
If you’re married to someone who is already a citizen of the United States, you may be able to use that fact to get a green card. This is one way that the government does try to keep families together. That said, you may have heard people use the slang term “green...
As an immigrant, will you be treated fairly in a custody case?
You’re an immigrant to America, and your child is American. You gave birth to them here, because your spouse made it possible for you to come and live in the United States. Your spouse is a citizen, and you’re a permanent resident. As a result, when your spouse asked...
Waivers of Inadmissibility could help you stay in the U.S.
If you previously were removed from the United States or are otherwise inadmissible, something that you may be able to do is to ask about receiving a Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. When you do this, you will need to provide a lot of information. That’s why it’s...
“Dreamers” get a win from Supreme Court, but new challenges may arise
On June 18, the United States Supreme Court narrowly rejected a move to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, bringing new hope to the so-called “Dreamers.” Dreamer immigrants are people who were brought into this country without...
Does immigration status matter in child custody cases?
Any parent who is splitting up with their child’s other parent is likely going to worry about how the child custody case is going to go. If you are an immigrant, especially if you are undocumented, you may be concerned about how this is going to impact the decisions...
Criminal defense: What crimes will result in deportation?
Those who have immigrated to the United States may face harsh consequences for any alleged involvement in criminal activity. These possible consequences include immigration detention and deportation. Legal assistance is necessary to protect current immigration status...
When do you need to change child support arrangements?
Child support orders exist so that you can provide for your child even when you may not be with them all the time. It’s crucial, therefore, that you make changes to your child support arrangements when necessary so that you can continue to support your child and meet...
