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...

Newark, NJ-Immigrants to the United States, regardless of status, must always be concerned about removal from the United States. Under U.S. immigration law, a non-citizen can be removed from the country for criminal convictions, which are outlined by the Immigration Nationality Act. However, what is considered a criminal conviction under...

June 12, 2013, Newark, NJ- The much anticipated immigration reform bill cleared its first legislative hurdle this week, and is now on the Senate floor for open debate of the approximately 300 amendments added to the bill post-committee. If the reform bill passes it will mean extensive changes to the...