For most people, losing a job is a setback, but not something that’s going to change their entire life. They will simply begin looking for another job, knowing that they will eventually find something in a similar industry that they can do. They don’t have to move or...
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What is a sobriety test?
As you know, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal. By drunk driving, you are putting yourself and others at risk of injury from a car accident. As such, it is the police’s job to enforce driving under the influence (DUI) laws. The police can’t...
How serious are shoplifting charges in Michigan?
Often seen as a youthful rite of passage, shoplifting seems like a minor offense. However, if the allegedly stolen items are costly, it can lead to felony charges. If law enforcement arrests you for any form of theft, you need to defend yourself. This is so even if...
What do you need to become a U.S. citizen?
If you are living in the United States on a green card, you might consider upgrading it to full citizenship. The process to undergo is called naturalization. It has several advantages, such as giving you the right to vote and allowing you to enter and leave the...
When can a DUI be a federal offense?
If someone is stopped on a city street or even on an interstate for suspicion of driving under the influence, any charge they face will be a state charge. While anything over an .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) across the country is considered drunk driving for...
Can law enforcement stop you for no reason?
It is the job of the police to enforce the law. To do this, they have numerous powers at their disposal. However, these powers do not go without checks and balances. The liberty of citizens is also vital and this should not be interfered with unnecessarily. Does this...
Getting your green card interview right
There are various steps to obtaining permanent residency as a spouse in the U.S. You and your partner have anticipated this day for years, and you’re nearly there. You have one final hurdle, and it’s an important one: your green card interview. All interview...
3 ways to get a green card
The United States offers people many opportunities that other countries can’t provide. Because of this, people are flocking to the states, but only so many immigrants are able to gain entry past the borders. While many people are getting temporary visas to get a...
Were you stereotyped based on your physical appearance?
The criminal justice system is supposed to deal solely with the truth and facts. However, from start to finish, the process of a criminal case is overseen by human beings, so psychology plays a significant role. The cognitive process of humans does not always deal...
3 important requirements for a fiance or K-1 visa
Marriage is one of the more common reasons that people bring loved ones to the United States. Family visas can be less of a challenge to secure than educational or employment visas. You can bring a spouse into the country when you have a visa, a green card or...