Perhaps one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of applying for naturalized U.S. citizenship is the U.S. Citizenship interview. Upon completing the naturalization application and biometrics, applicants...
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Prostitution Charges – a Legal and Social Problem
Prostitution Charges: a touchy, unpopular and embarrassing subject. Beyond the normal concerns of other criminal cases (such as jail time and a criminal record), you face further condemnation from you...
Should I Hire a Lawyer?
When it comes to legal matters, the first question that comes to mind for most is: “Should I hire a lawyer?” The answer depends on the type and magnitude of the legal issue as well as a person’s...
From Fun to Felony
From Fun to Felony: How Summer Activities Can Lead to an Arrest With the new school year less than one month away, some high school students are enjoying what is left of their fleeting summer through ...
Traffic Ticket Attorney in West Palm Beach
Most people in West Palm Beach have gotten one or more traffic tickets in their lifetimes, and the majority (9 out of 10) begrudgingly pay the ticket without considering hiring a traffic ticket attor...
Careless Driving Vs. Reckless Driving
Although the words careless and reckless are often used interchangeably to describe unsafe driving, the charges are treated very differently by the courts. Careless Driving Careless Driving is a civil...
Understanding Drug Charges
Controlled Substances What is a controlled substance in Florida? There is an extensive list of controlled substances in the Florida Statutes that contain drugs like Methamphetamine, Opium, PCP, and Ma...
Victim Representation | Why Victims Need Attorneys Too
Most people know that our federal and state laws afford the accused a number of protections when facing a criminal charge – the right to remain silent, the right to a lawyer, and the right to due pr...
How to Avoid a DUI
Around holidays such as the upcoming Fourth of July, law enforcement officials put increased emphasis on keeping roadways safe by cracking down on drivers operating their vehicles while impaired by al...
Social Security Number and Legal Status: The Illusion of Permanence for the Undocumented
As “no-match” letters return to the federal stage, migrant workers begin to wonder what the show is all about. For the past three months, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been mailing ...