When you hire a new employee, you must complete the proper paperwork to turn into the government to document this new employee/employer relationship. Part of the documents you need to submit will show the worker’s legal right to work in the U.S. If you fail to...
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Can a plea bargain benefit you?
As someone facing a criminal conviction, you may wonder what your options are. If a plea bargain gets offered, you may think that taking it is your best option. But is it? It is important to understand the pros and cons of plea bargains before ever accepting a deal....
How does lack of predisposition prove entrapment?
When it comes to drug offenses, entrapment is a complete defense. If you never thought to commit a crime before this moment, you could be a victim of entrapment. The United States Department of Justice is clear about what constitutes entrapment in the United States. ...
Priorities for immigrants during criminal defense
Criminal defense strategy requires a custom approach. Every lawsuit results in a different set of priorities because every case is different. However, there are some things that these cases have in common. That is especially true when it comes to defending immigrants....
When possession charges include the intent to distribute
For someone facing charges for the possession of illegal drugs, he or she may have questions regarding the intent to distribute. Charges for the possession of controlled substances increase in severity law enforcement finds the intent to distribute those substances...
The effect of a criminal conviction on citizenship
For many of those engaged in the immigration process in South Carolina, the ultimate goal may be to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Such a process typically takes years to complete and requires one to adhere to a number of administrative procedures in order to...
When can authorities search your car without a warrant?
Unless you understand your rights when interacting with law enforcement officials, what could otherwise be a simple traffic stop has the potential to lead to big trouble. Authorities must have a warrant in order to search your residence without your permission to do...
Crimes that bring deportation into play
Noncitizens in the United States have a hard enough time with the bureaucracy and paperwork involved in maintaining a residency, let alone the wrench that civil or criminal charges throw into the mix. Depending on the circumstance, the right to remain in the United...
How do I sponsor an employee for a permanent job offer?
As an employer, you can do a lot to help a worker come to the U.S. legally. You have the ability to sponsor the employment for immigration and permanent resident status. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, you will be able to sponsor your...
Do I have the right to remain silent?
Particularly if you are not currently a U.S. citizen, understanding what rights you have when dealing with law enforcement is vital. Many of the privileges that U.S. citizens enjoy also apply to you if you are not a citizen yourself. One of these rights is the right...
