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As a non-citizen in the United States, upholding the law is essential to maintaining your continued stay. A criminal conviction can affect your immigration status, including the possibility of deportation or removal from the U.S. Understanding the crimes that can...
There are many legal doctrines that people are not necessarily aware of until they encounter them themselves. After facing arrest, they suddenly begin looking into their options, and things are more complicated than they assumed. One of these legal doctrines is called...
A police officer is conducting a criminal investigation. For some reason, they want to talk to you. Perhaps they believe you were involved in some way, so you’re a person of interest. Even if you’re not a suspect, they’re still conducting interviews and gathering...
An individual has certain rights extended to them under the Constitution. Both federal and state Constitutional rights protect people from misconduct on the part of agents working for the state. Those facing a criminal investigation or arrested by police officers are...
Most violations of traffic laws lead to citations. Police officers pull people over and issue them tickets to deter them from making unsafe choices in traffic. Occasionally, someone breaks a more serious traffic law and faces arrest followed by criminal charges....
Getting deported from the United States can end your dreams and aspirations in the land of opportunity. It could mean leaving your whole life behind, separating from your loved ones and facing uncertainties in a new environment. Understanding why you could be deported...
Did you know that Texas has a law that can protect someone from relatively minor drug possession charges if police discover the alleged offense only because they called 911 or sought emergency help in some other way for someone they believed to be suffering an...
Many people aren’t sure what to do if they’re stopped and questioned by police – whether in their vehicle, on a sidewalk or in any space. Some people answer their questions and then some, either because they’re confident they’ve done nothing wrong, or they hope that...
Being stopped by the police can be an intimidating experience, particularly if there is any accusation that you have broken the law. In situations like this, it is not uncommon for the fight or flight response to kick in. Nonetheless, you must manage this. It is...
For the state to successfully prosecute charges against an individual, there needs to be adequate evidence of misconduct. Prosecutors largely rely on investigative agencies and police departments to gather adequate evidence to bring charges against someone and secure...