Getting a Pardon

A pardon will not help him for immigration purposes. Both The Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration Court system will view his guilty...

Asylum in the US

As the other attorneys clearly stated, consulting with an experienced immigration attorney is your smartest option.

I am a US citizen married to an immigrant from Mexico. Is there a posibility that he could be eligable for a green card?

Consulting with an experienced immigration is essential given the complexity of your husband's situation. Prior to going forward with any...

It is not excessive. Often, when one fails to appear, they are saddled with No Bond. Then one must hire a lawyer to advocate for their release in...

Hire criminal attorney or go with Public Defender

You don't get to choose when you are assigned public defense counsel. With retained counsel, you can pick the lawyer with whom you are the most...

Is possible for me to travel abroad and reenter the United States with my criminal record? Or is there any legal action needed?

Do not leave the country under any circumstances until you have met with experienced immigration attorney. As Daniel Hanlon previously advised,...

In general, a public intoxication conviction is a minor offense. Consular visa grants are discretionary however, you are a the mercy of the...

Does "voluntary departure" include detention/prison before the departure?

If the Respondent is detained and cannot post bond before release, the obviously the answer is yes. If an Immigration Judge grants Voluntary...

A suspended sentence does not keep a conviction off one's record. It merely suspends any jail time as part of a plea (thus, conviction) agreement....