Questions answered by Lamar Peckham

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If someone else was possessing my marijuana pipe, and I admit to it can the case be transfered to me since I was with them?

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

Understand, I do not practice criminal law in the state of Washington. That said, it is always at the discretion of the prosecutor as to who will...

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Usa Passport for my 14 yr Minor who just got arrested but released now to appear in front of a judge.

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

If your son is a US citizen, he is entitled to the passport ID card. A juvenile court proceeding in California is not a criminal...

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My wife is a nonimmigrant alien sponsored by her employer. Do I need to change that status with immigrations

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

If you are a US citizen, married to a foreign national who is in the US on a non-immigrant visa, you should apply for her permanent resident...

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Immigrant to the State

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

I'm guessing your son, who just turned 21, is a US citizen. Apparently, you may be in the US lawfully on some kind of visas. There certainly is...

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Whats the consequences for a legal immigrant who mistakenly sells alcohol to a minor?

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

In many states this crime - selling alcohol to a minor - is not a removable offense because it is not a "malum in se" crime. That means it is not...

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Immigration problem

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

If you are on parole, waiting for Immigration Court, you need to retain an immigration attorney who specializes in deportation defense right away. ...

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Immigration visa for spouse and daughter

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

If USCIS does not like the translations you provide, they will ask for new ones. Lamar Peckham Law Office of Lamar Peckham 555 Sebastopol...

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Is it mandatory that you have to have 3 years tax return to submit to immigration when filing for residency?

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

USCIS only requires the most current year's federal tax returns with the Affidavit of Support which is filed with the I-485, Application for...

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Long permanent resident for 7years currently incarcerated with an immigration hold is he qualified from relief of deportation?

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

Your partner has serious problems. Possessing a billy club is not a removalbe offense, but his conviction for failure to appear in court to answer...

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Can an illegal immigrant get his legal status fixed if he is married to a U.S citizen?

Lamar's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

Your cousin probably is not going to be able to get a work permit. The real question is whether he is eligible to apply for legal permanent...

Lamar Peckham's Answers (263)

If someone else was possessing my marijuana pipe, and I admit to it can the case be transfered to me since I was with them?

Usa Passport for my 14 yr Minor who just got arrested but released now to appear in front of a judge.

My wife is a nonimmigrant alien sponsored by her employer. Do I need to change that status with immigrations

Immigrant to the State

Whats the consequences for a legal immigrant who mistakenly sells alcohol to a minor?

Immigration problem

Immigration visa for spouse and daughter

Is it mandatory that you have to have 3 years tax return to submit to immigration when filing for residency?

Long permanent resident for 7years currently incarcerated with an immigration hold is he qualified from relief of deportation?

Can an illegal immigrant get his legal status fixed if he is married to a U.S citizen?