My boyfriend has a criminal & immigration problem what can i do to help and i need someone to refer me to someone who can help

He faces deportation on the first Robbery conviction and if he hasn't been sentenced yet, he faces up to the maximum jail time possible (depending...

I am a permanent resident and received a DAT for a PL 120.00 01

Assault charges can be problematic when it comes to future immigration issues. You are currently faced with an A misdemeanor punishable up to one...

Do I need to list this in my application?

Being in the park after dark is an unclassified misdemeanor under the Park Rules and Regs so you were charged with a crime. I think you must...

Are level one sex offenders exempt from residency restrictions in NYC.

This is certainly a better question for the attorney actually handling your case and is aware of the terms of your plea bargain or proposed plea...

This is a classic example where ignoring the problem only made it worse. You have two options. Go down to DMV and speak to them, bring the letters,...

2 cell phone violations in NYC within a month of each other. Is it worth fighting?

The following is from the DMV website. Since NYC doesn't plead these cases down, you can see you have a lot riding on the outcome. Under New...

What are the possibilities of having a class b felony (assault) drop to a lower class felony?

Having started my career as a prosecutor in that office, I can tell you that there are many factors involved in deciding whether to lower the...

What are the restrictions for a 3rd statutory non violent rape felon, returning to a community. I am considering housing one.

He will need approval from his PO as to where he will live. They will likely contact you and ask about your living arrangements. Be sure to inform...

Shoplifting

Crimes of larceny which shoplifting is can have very serious immigration consequences as they are considered crimes of moral turpitude. However,...

I want an opinion on a plea deal for a dwi charge. I am being offered misdemeanor with one year revocation / one year interlock

Speaking as a former prosecutor, I can understand why the DA is not budging. Even though you don't face a felony charge because the prior...