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Until someone you know faces white-collar criminal charges, you may not understand what that means. While many crimes fall under this umbrella, some are more common than others. White-collar crimes are those that do not involve violence but cause some kind of...
Depending on the severity, you can become a permanent US citizen with a criminal record. A criminal record does make the process harder, and USCIS does not guarantee anyone the right to earn a green card. See below to learn more about earning a green card with a...
If you face removal, you may fret over what to expect and whether you have any options. The U.S. government may initiate deportation actions against people to remove them from the U.S. for several reasons. Some of the most common of these include participation in...
When one person accuses another of domestic violence, the other often contends that the abuse was mutual, i.e., both parties were equally violent toward one another and hurt one another equally. Should the case go to court, some mental health professionals are willing...
When it comes to criminal charges, accusations of domestic violence can affect your life in numerous ways. Along with possible legal issues and damage to your reputation, you may also be the subject of a domestic violence protective order (DVPO). For people facing...
Applying for legal permanent residency can be a long and complicated process. Now that you have received your approval notice, you undoubtedly are looking forward to holding your green card in your hands. You even may want to frame it and hang it on your wall. You...
Residents of North Carolina rely on the state's Medicaid program to cover their health care. Sometimes bad actors try to take advantage of the program, using fraud to obtain payments. A North Carolina man recently pled guilty to conspiring in a scheme to defraud the...
Once you move to the United States, chances are good that you will want your family to come here, too. While you may move your spouse and minor children with you, it is common to leave your adult children behind. After all, they may have their own lives and business...
There are multiple classifications for crimes. You may hear people refer to felonies, violent crimes, misdemeanors, infractions and white-collar crimes. Sometimes, the names refer to a specific type of crime. For example, a white-collar crime also falls under the...
When people think of domestic violence, they typically think about the physical types of abuse. While that is commonly what gets the most attention, it is not the only way that one person can abuse another. Sometimes in domestic situations, abuse is verbal, emotional...
