House Passes Two Bills That Target “Sanctuary Cities” and Illegal Immigrant Criminals

The House recently passed two bills that would crack down on “sanctuary cities” and impose harsher sentences on illegal immigrant criminals. The bill known as “Kate’s Law” would cut federal grants to cities that do not cooperate with immigration authorities. The other bill would impose harsher penalties on criminals who...

The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the "assistance of counsel" for every criminal defendant. If you are facing criminal charges and you cannot afford an attorney, you have the option to be represented by a public defender. (more…)

The consequences of a DWI conviction can ruin your relationships, stifle your career, and take away important freedoms. If you were in fact driving under the influence before being arrested, you might think that fighting the charges would be pointless. This, however, is never true. (more…)

Many people believe that it is better to refuse the breathalyzer test if they are stopped under suspicion of DWI. Some drivers assume that if they blow over the limit, the State will have more evidence to use against them than if they refuse to take the test. (more…)

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for parts of President Trump's travel ban to proceed. The Court did, however, impose strict limits on the travel ban that protect individuals who have a credible connection with an entity or person in the United States. (more…)