There are numerous scenarios in which the state of Tennessee can suspend your driver's license. Perhaps you got arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. That will typically result in an automatic license suspension. People also lose their licenses for...
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Existe una visa especial para inmigrantes que son víctimas de delitos
Existe una visa especial para inmigrantes que son víctimas de delitos Aquellos que se involucran en delitos violentos y organizados los cuales victimizan a otros, frecuentemente se dirigen a personas vulnerables. Los inmigrantes y aquellos que esperan ingresar al país...
¿Es su cargo pendiente un delito de vileza moral?
¿Es su cargo pendiente un delito de vileza moral? Incluso los ciudadanos respetuosos de la ley se sienten nerviosos a veces cuando interactúan con la policía. Los inmigrantes o aquellos sin documentacion legal pueden sentirse aún más asustados durante tales...
¿Podría un cargo criminal afectar su estatus migratorio?
¿Podría un cargo criminal afectar su estatus migratorio? Los cargos criminales no afectan a todas las personas de la misma manera. Para un ciudadano estadounidense, una noche irresponsable de borrachera y conducta desordenada podría resultar en pasar una noche...
Will a misdemeanor theft jeopardize my immigration status?
There are few issues more important to a green card holder than their status. Jeopardizing it by committing a crime is the last thing many want to do because a criminal conviction can result in deportation, leaving family and friends behind, and even a permanent ban...
Should I consent to a DUI blood or breath test?
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...
Could a criminal charge affect your immigration status?
Criminal charges don’t affect all people in the same way. For a U.S. citizen, an irresponsible night of drunk and disorderly conduct could result in spending an unpleasant night in jail. For an immigrant, however, a simple mistake could jeopardize their entire future...
Is your pending charge a crime of moral turpitude?
Even law-abiding citizens feel nervous sometimes when interacting with police. Immigrants might feel even more frightened during such encounters. Immigrants may have language barriers that impact the interaction. They may also worry because they know that criminal...
What happens if you are caught driving with a suspended license?
The state of Tennessee could suspend your driver’s license for a broad range of reasons. Maybe you have unpaid fines, or perhaps you had an alcohol-related driving infraction. However, just because the state suspended your license, that doesn't mean that your need for...
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...