Filipino Nationals Granted Immigration Relief

  • Filipino Nationals Granted Immigration Relief
    Filipino Nationals Granted Immigration Relief
    Newark, NJ- When Typhoon Haiyan hit the Central Philippines in early November, it caused massive destruction, leaving over a million people homeless and taking over thousands of  lives. The toll it has taken on the people of the Samar and Leyte provinces is immense, but the storm will also affects...
  • Challenging Breathalyzers for New Jersey
    Challenging Breathalyzers for New Jersey
    Newark, NJ- When you have been charged with a DWI in New Jersey, the strongest evidence the prosecution has against you is the result from a blood alcohol test, commonly referred to as breathalyzer. Even though law enforcement officers and prosecutors rely heavily on the results of these tests, the...
  • Democrats Introduce Immigration Reform
    Democrats Introduce Immigration Reform
    Newark, NJ- In the hopes of ending the impasse over immigration reform, Democrats in the House recently introduced their version of a reform bill, which includes a pathway to legal residency for undocumented immigrants, enhanced border security and numerous beneficial changes to the visa system. I am closely watching how...
  • Court Gives Minor Offenders
    Court Gives Minor Offenders
    Newark, NJ-Last month as reported by the Press Of Atlantic City, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law a program that expands the diversionary program administered by the municipal court, giving some individuals the opportunity to keep their records clear of a criminal charge. Although disorderly person’s offenses are...
  • Drug Charges and Immigration
    Drug Charges and Immigration
    Newark, NJ- More people are arrested, charged, and incarcerated for drugs use and possession in the United States than any other nation. Drug laws in each state vary, but New Jersey has complex drugs laws and violating them can result in severe penalties including include incarceration. A criminal charge for...