What is an Immigration Detainer? An Immigration detainer is a request for the state to hold people without a valid court order. This is also referred to as an ICE detainer or immigration hold. The State or Federal Government cannot hold a person, citizen or not, without a Judicial review. Only a judge or magistrate [...]
NC First Step Act July 2020 Update On June 26, 2020, Governor Cooper signed the NC First Step Act into law! Learn what the requirements are to qualify in our latest post. NC First Step Act December 2019 Update The NC First Step Act has the potential to positively affect a great number of [...]
In North Carolina, it is possible to get your record cleaned by petitioning the court for an expungement. But the act of getting your record cleaned is a bit more complicated than just petitioning the court. Below we answer 9 common questions regarding expungement in NC. What is an expungement? An expungement is when a [...]
Yes, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles can impose various types of revocations the moment you are charged with a DWI. Not only are there consequences for a Driving While Impaired charge, but also for a conviction. Upon conviction, the NC DMV imposes at least a one-year revocation of your driver’s license. However, an [...]
Tallying up the total cost of a DUI or DWI in NC How much does a DWI cost in North Carolina? Unfortunately, fees and costs can quickly pile up, so we need to divide this list into two parts. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the expenses you’ll incur before you even [...]
Thanksgiving Eve is one of those holidays people don't know they celebrate. Widely popular in suburban towns, Thanksgiving Eve is a night to reunite with old hometown friends at the local bar. It's referred to as Black Wednesday, Blackout Wednesday, or Drinksgiving. As you might infer, Thanksgiving Eve is a night of heavy drinking [...]
En el 2017, la Corte Federal del Distrito del Norte de California impuso un mandato judicial que impidió el gobierno de Trump terminar con el programa de DACA. Este mandato también dio amplio tiempo al tribunal para decidir si el gobierno de Trump podría legalmente acabar con DACA. Naturalmente, el gobierno apeló esta decisión a [...]
In 2017 the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction. It prevented the Trump Administration from ending the renewal process for DACA participants. It also allowed time for the courts to decide if the Trump Administration could lawfully end the DACA program. So, the government appealed the decision to [...]
License Restoration and the NC DMV Hearing If your driver's license has been suspended or revoked or is about to be revoked or suspended, there are many times opportunities to contest the suspension through an NC DMV hearing. You can also possibly apply for a court-ordered driving privilege. There are three basic steps [...]
NEW TRUMP IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES: It is now easier for an application immigration case to be denied and your case potentially referred to Immigration Court. Trump’s New Policy Changes Increases the Need For Expert Immigration Attorneys to Represent You in Your Immigration Case Immigration Attorney with Dummit Fradin Immigration Policy Changes in 2018 This summer, [...]
