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Immigration

Michael's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

USCIS has the power to grant your waiver. If they deny it and you end up in removal proceedings you will have the opportunity to submit another...

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What is the best way to go forth for the second time with my divorce without knowing where the other party is ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

There are rules specifically for these situations. Those rules allow for service at the last known address, publication, and even on a friend of...

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Suing Jiffy Lube (small claims) for physical damage done to vehicle. Do I sue dist. manager or corporate officer, as defendant?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 01, 2014

Did they mean registered agent's name must be used? You can find the registered agent for many business entities by consulting the NH Secretary of...

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What conditions the sponsor family has to have to aponsor P1 visa for me ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 01, 2014

P visas are for athletes, artists, and entertainers and don't require a family sponsor. Your visa will say what kind of visa it is on its right...

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I just got out of jail for a drug dealing case, and got 5 years probation will they test me for alcohol or just drugs?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

As Attorney Briody already stated, speak with your probation officer. There should be a probation contract in your file. That contract contains...

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What does it take to change a sentence on a previous conviction?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

Best to consult in-person with a local criminal defense attorney. Your jurisdiction might allow for something like a "Motion to Revise and...

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So if someone is barred for life from the u.s. will they also be given jail time or have to go to courts

Michael's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

Illegal re-entry after a prior removal is a criminal offense. The severity of the punishment depends on the reasons the alien was removed. The...

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How can i be charge with first degree forgery if i was not caught with a check, name not on the check nor am i the person cashin

Michael's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

In most jurisdictions, there is a difference between forgery and uttering and both are crimes. Forgery is signing someone else's name without...

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Is a criminal mischief 18-4-501- class 2 misdemeanor charge a disqualification for Deferred Action for childhood arrivals?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 29, 2013

A conviction for a serious misdemeanor will disqualify you for DACA. Domestic violence offenses, sex crimes, burglary, firearms offenses, driving...

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What is the difference between sealing or expunging a harassment order?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 29, 2013

In Massachusetts, sealing a record of conviction is limiting who has access to it. Sealed records are still available to criminal justice...

Michael Matthew Harrington's Answers (180)

Immigration

What is the best way to go forth for the second time with my divorce without knowing where the other party is ?

Suing Jiffy Lube (small claims) for physical damage done to vehicle. Do I sue dist. manager or corporate officer, as defendant?

What conditions the sponsor family has to have to aponsor P1 visa for me ?

I just got out of jail for a drug dealing case, and got 5 years probation will they test me for alcohol or just drugs?

What does it take to change a sentence on a previous conviction?

So if someone is barred for life from the u.s. will they also be given jail time or have to go to courts

How can i be charge with first degree forgery if i was not caught with a check, name not on the check nor am i the person cashin

Is a criminal mischief 18-4-501- class 2 misdemeanor charge a disqualification for Deferred Action for childhood arrivals?

What is the difference between sealing or expunging a harassment order?