In order to be eligible for asylum, an applicant must demonstrate that she or he is a member of one of the protected classes (race, religion, nationality, political opinion or particular social group) and that there is a well-founded fear she or he would be persecuted if returned to his or...

Elizabeth, New Jersey – On April 1, 2020 the New Jersey Supreme Court decided State v. Mark Jackson and State v. Jamie Monroe. Both defendants made recorded phone calls from county jails and the State used those recordings in the prosecutions. The trials courts both suppressed the evidence, but the...

ELIZABETH, New Jersey. If you plan to apply for a green card or are already waiting for your marriage-based green card to be processed, you should expect delays. Additionally, if you are applying to formally become a U.S. citizen, delays should be expected. According to NBC News, some couples applying for marriage-based...

JERSEY? You made the mistake of filing a false police report in Elizabeth, NJ and are now wondering what penalties you might be facing for violating the law. The fact is, it is illegal to knowingly file a fraudulent police report and someone who does so may have criminal charges...

CONVICTED? The State of New Jersey frowns heavily upon drivers who operate their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and issues serious punishments to anyone who is found guilty of doing so. However, when an individual is convicted of DUI for the second time, the severity of the...