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- What Is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and Felony?
Jan 26, 2022
In the state of North Carolina, there is a big difference between a misdemeanor and a felony. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony but still requires jail time, a smaller fine, or sometimes even temporary restrictions or punishment. A felony is a very serious crime that typically has long jail or prison times, costly fines, and a loss of a lot of freedom. What is a Misdemeanor? A misdemeanor is...Read More - What Is a U Visa Certification and How Can it Help With My Immigration Status?
Jan 24, 2022
The U visa certification is given to victims of crimes that are useful to a case and help provide law enforcement with information regarding the prosecution of a crime. In order to be considered for a U visa, a Form 1-918 Supplement B certification must be filed and submitted to show that a crime has occurred and that you suffered physical or mental abuse directly occurring from the crime. The U visa is extremely helpful...Read More - What Is Contributory Negligence and How Does It Impact Your Case?
Jan 21, 2022
What is Contributory Negligence? Contributory negligence refers to the plaintiff’s own negligence of their safety that contributed to the injury or damage caused. In other words, finding reasoning to believe the plaintiff is at partial fault for the accident. Examples: A pedestrian was not paying attention and negligently crossed the road before looking for oncoming cars. A driver was behaving negligently and distracted using his phone while driving, and didn’t see the pedestrian crossing the...Read More - What Is The 287G Program and Where Is It Used In North Carolina?
Jan 20, 2022
The 287G of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act is a program that essentially allows select state and local agencies to act as immigration enforcement agents. In other words, it allows assistance to the federal government with enforcing immigration laws. In order to collaborate, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides these state and local agencies with essential training and information. Officers wishing to participate under ICE require a 4 week training period. Once trained,...Read More - No Longer Have to Wait 45 Days for Ignition Interlock After DWI Conviction
Jan 18, 2022
Signed into effect on December 1, 2021 were changes to S.L. 2021-182 (SB 183). This law regards the interlock device equipped to vehicles after a DWI conviction. The most important change to this law includes the 45-day delay period becoming eliminated for a person convicted of an impaired driving offense. This means that there is no longer a wait for an ignition interlock device. Ignition Interlock Device An ignition interlock device is a small in-car breathalyzer...Read More - How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney for a Car Accident Case?
Aug 18, 2021
The cost to hire an attorney for a car accident case is certainly a valid question to ask yourself. If you sustained injuries in a car accident, you may be hesitant to contact a lawyer. This hesitation may stem from the need to sue the other driver so as to receive compensation for your injuries and their associated expenses and losses. You may fear that an attorney will charge you an up-front fee to represent...Read More - Car Accident? Who to Call if You Are in a Car AccidentWho to contact after being involved in a car accident
Jul 30, 2021
Knowing who to contact after a car accident seem obvious, but you would be surprised at how many clients contact our office and are confused on who to contact after a car accident. We receive many cases where an appropriate authority has not yet been contacted. Many folks believe that the only person you should call after a car accident is the police department. For the sake of this blog post, we are talking about...Read More - The Best Questions To Ask Your Immigration Attorney
Jan 21, 2021
There are certainly certain questions to ask your immigration attorney. The immigration system requires a lot of patience and you have to be prepared for that. When you find the right immigration attorney, it can help reduce the time it takes to apply for an immigration visa. Be it moving to a new country or long term education, you have to put in a lot of effort for it to get approved. You have to...Read More - Immigration Lawyer: Why they’re Important When Migrating to the U.S.
Jan 11, 2021
An Immigration Lawyer is priceless when deciding to migrate to the United States. If you plan to live or work in the United States of America then hiring an immigration lawyer will serve you well. While you don’t need to hire one, it works out in your favor to have an experienced person and an expert in the field representing your case. While it is a personal choice, it would be a smart decision to...Read More - Cinco Consejos si Fuiste Victima de un Crimen
Jan 5, 2021
En Espanol CINCO CONSEJOS SI FUISTE VICTIMA DE UN CRIMEN Y COMO PUEDES SER ELEGIBLE PARA LA VISA-U Ciertos inmigrantes pueden ser elegibles por la Visa-U (U Nonimmigrant Status) si es que han sufrido abuso mental o físico y si colaboraron con el gobierno o el departamento policial en la investigación y persecución del crimen. La póliza publica detrás de la Visa-U es para fortalecer la habilidad del departamento policial de investigar y perseguir crímenes...Read More