Now that we’ve all sufficiently freaked out over Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration, it’s time to keep calm and focus on the Do’s and Dont’s. For those from the 7 banned countries (I’m sure we all know them by heart, but just in case, the countries are Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen), […]
Archives for March 2017
How a Power of Attorney Can Help Your Deportation Situation
With the recent changes in immigration law we are anticipating a significant increase in deportations. Now, just a simple moving violation for an undocumented individual can subject them to deportation. Are you prepared with a power of attorney should this happen to you? A Power of Attorney (or POA) is a written document that allows […]
What to Know About Protective Orders
What is a Bond Hearing & Who Should Attend?
Watch Out for School Buses and School Zones
With summer drawing to a close and fall fast approaching, children will be heading back to school very soon. And that means lots of yellow school buses and flashing yellow lights in school zones. As drivers, it’s time for us to wake up from our summer slumber and pay closer attention while driving. We want […]
Think Twice Before Hitting the “Send” Button
What is a “Bond” and How Does it Work?
What Happens if I Get Stopped for a DUI and Refuse the Breathalyzer?
Immigration Raids in Virginia – Know Your Rights
As many of you have already heard, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been given an initiative to find, arrest and deport people who have recently arrived from Central America. I’m going to discuss the main points of these ICE raids and what you need to know in order to protect yourself in the event […]
Immigration is About Hope for a Better Life
Don’t Get Deported or Lose Your Status Over a Minor Criminal Conviction
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (By the way, reckless driving in Virginia is a crime. It’s a Class 1 Misdemeanor). If you’re not a U.S. Citizen, even petty or minor crimes can cause trouble for your immigration case. Let’s go back to reckless driving. Let’s assume you are a lawful permanent resident […]