Immigrants assist in growing our economy by filling particular labor demands, buying goods, and paying taxes. According to Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner Mary Meeker’s annual internet trends - Sixty percent of the highest-valued tech companies were co-founded by first- or second-generation immigrants. To mention a couple, Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, is a [...]
Whether you are an experienced Florida driver or not, commuting in Florida can be both fun and overwhelming. Between the beaches to tourist attractions and everything in between, driving in Florida can be an adventure. However, driving in Florida can also become unbearable when stuck in a traffic jam or experiencing any kind of road [...]
Know the law! Under the Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act (Florida Statutes, Title XLVI, Chapter 893) it states that "A person may not sell, manufacture, or deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, a controlled substance." While being charged with possession of a controlled substance isn’t as serious a charge as [...]
Each individual in the United States of America has certain basic rights. If law enforcement asks you about your immigration status, you should know your rights! To reduce the risk for yourself it is crucial that you: Remain calm and do not resist, argue, obstruct, or run away from law enforcement. Be certain to always [...]
What is Battery? According to Florida Statutes Section 784.03, 'battery' is defined as the actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against that person’s will (non-consensual), or the intentional causing of bodily harm to another person. A battery charge can happen abruptly and unexpectedly, causing shock and panic in your life. If you [...]
Citizenship is the position of being a citizen of a specific country. The easiest way to acquire citizenship in the United States of America is by being born here. Children who are born in the United States or certain incorporated territories of the U.S. are legally considered U.S. Citizens, even if their parents are not. [...]
What is a Traffic Control Device? Traffic control devices are legally installed devices, such as; warning signs, signals, or pavement markings. These types of devices are put in place by an authority of a public body or officials having jurisdiction for regulating, warning, and/or guiding traffic. The Florida Statute § 316.04 states “The driver of any vehicle [...]
Background: On September 5th, 2017 the Trump administration abruptly terminated DACA. After several lawsuits were filed challenging the termination, on June 18th, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that the Trump administration had unlawfully terminated DACA. On July 28th, 2020, the Trump administration tried to once again dismantle DACA by shortening the protection against deportation [...]
What is a Criminal Record? A criminal record formerly referred to as a “summary criminal history,” is known as a file of an individual’s convictions and arrests, which is maintained by the criminal justice system. Information regarding criminal investigations, such as criminal convictions, date of conviction, the charges, the sentence, and if the crime was [...]
Obtaining a Green Card (also known as a Permanent Resident Card) gives you the opportunity to both permanently work and live in the United States. A Green Card is also necessary if you wish to become a U.S. Citizen however, permanent residency does not guarantee nor provide citizenship. Please note that every immigration case varies [...]
