President Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration not only provided a reprieve to millions of undocumented aliens in the US, but also signaled a change in enforcement priorities. Under a new November 2014 memorandum entitled Policies for the App…
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How does an immigrant or alien who has been picked up by Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) get released from custody? This is an extraordinarily complex area of law. Unfortunately, immigration is not here to help you, so it would not be prude…
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Individuals charged with minor drug offenses in New Jersey in municipal court may be offered an opportunity to apply for and receive a conditional discharge. For a non-US citizen, it is critical to always consult with immigration counsel first before…
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Considered something of a “catch-all” because it covers such a broad range of unlawful conduct, Disorderly Conduct is one of the most frequently charged criminal offenses in New Jersey. It is usually lodged as an original offense or in ma…
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One very common type of criminal offense that is frequently charged in New York is the offense of Disorderly Conduct. It is found in Section 240.20 of the New York Penal Law. It is defined as follows: A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, wi…
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Theft of Services is a common criminal offense charged in New Jersey given that the statute covers a broad range of criminal conduct. Some people may be surprised to learn conduct such as evading or willfully failing to pay transportation fare is pot…
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What is Theft by Deception? In New Jersey, the crime of Theft is codified under Chapter 20 of Title 2C. There are many manners or means by which a theft offense can be charged. One of the more common theft offenses that seem to be cropping up these d…
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Surprisingly, many foreign nationals do not understand or realize when they are being put into removal proceedings. This is understandable because more often than not, unless the individual has been arrested and processed by Immigration and Customs E…
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Restraining Orders are orders of protection granted by the Court to prohibit an individual from contact with the person claiming that his/her life, health, or well being is being threatened. They are intended to safeguard victims of domestic violence…
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One of the more common grounds of removal known to immigration practitioners, but no so much to the general public, is a conviction for a crime of domestic violence. Many permanent residents and aliens-and sometimes their attorneys– are sometim…
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