When I got home from work yesterday I walked to my mailbox and spotted my neighbor. We struck up polite conversation, consistent with social distancing mandates of course. During our conversation he expressed uncertainty as to whether he could drive during the Governor’s Safer at Home order. I do no...
AILA Doc. No. 19032730 | Dated March 26, 2019 AILA member Shachar Shawn Malachovsky discussed the top five issues surrounding USCIS delays under the Trump administration. One: Processing times for USCIS cases are delayed: According to a recent AILA Policy Brief, "USCIS Processing Delays Have Reached...
I recently wrote about real estate applicant who failed to disclose a criminal conviction on his Real Estate Commission application. Upon discovery he was disciplined and his license was revoked. Today’s guide involves the exact opposite result for one of my clients. The Crime - a Hearing - A Decisi...
My children's father and I have never been married. He is not on any of the birth certificates for our two children. Our children are ages one and four. He only comes to see the kids when he feels like it. Most of the time he has been drunk. He has told me recently that he is going to take me to cou...
I was convicted of a few felonies over 10 years ago, namely assault and 2 counts of receiving stolen property. They have since been "expunged" but I know I still have to disclose them. Since then I've earned 4 degrees, worked as a controller, started a business, family, etc. Any chance of still obta...
For the purpose of challenging a speeding ticket, how often do the tuning forks need to be certified with the State Superintendent of Weights and Measures to be considered valid in NJ?...
There is something on my CORI that is preventing me from taking custody of a couple of kids. How can I get this removed so that I can go forward with this. I dont even know what it is, all I know is that it says something like I am a danger to kids or something along that line. I have never been in ...
In Fort Lauderdale, I was traveling 54 MPH (set by cruise control) in a 45 MPH zone. I was expecting to be issued a ticket for going 9 MPH over, which I would have understood as a lesson. However, surprisingly, the police officer said he clocked me at 60 MPH. Knowing this was either a mistake or he'...
The breakup of a marriage can be one of the most difficult and painful experiences a person can suffer. This pain can be exacerbated by the discovery of a spouse’s infidelity . If you're considering a divorce, learn what steps to take before you confront your spouse. Steps to Take Before Confronting...
This article explains the reciprocal nature of the ethical requirements governing all Tax Professionals. It also explains a taxpayer’s rights when confronted with unethical and inappropriate conduct. It then explains the tools available to Tax Professionals to report any ethical violations. Finally,...
My BAC was .15...
I would like to plead guilty and minimize the impact on my family. I am grateful that I was pulled over as I had put myself and others in harms way. My BAC was extremely high and I'm afraid of potential jail time. I spoke with one lawyer and he said that his services could cost up to $5000 if we pur...
Got sentenced to 4yrs in prison with a monetary loss of 400,000$ , cooperated within the year and sentence got reduced to 28 months, currently not a U.S. citizen but have been a permanent resident for 20 years and currently have no detainer ....
I had a DUI in the state of GA in 2009, and got it with a GA license. I completed probation and all the requirements. I then moved to CA, re-took the drivers test, and obtained a CA license. I got another DUI in September in Orange County, and I assumed it would be counted as my 2nd DUI due to my GA...
First time dui with a clean record. My car broke down on the freeway, resulting in me having to push it to the side of the road. I stood outside of the vehicle the entire time, waiting for AAA to arrive, when a highway patrol car pulled up behind me. The cop asked me to perform a series of field sob...
Reasons why you need an Expungement of your old North Carolina Convictions 1. Employment & Professional Licensure Employment is probably the most significant area affected by a criminal conviction. Employers often perform criminal background checks on potential employees and are more likely to deny...
my friend has been in prison for 2 years because, he stole a car, he gets out in 6 months. his son was put into foster care at 1 month old and has remained there since. (he is now 17 months) the mother of his child is a drug user and is mentally unstable, court documents states she is a danger to he...
Every day we are bombarded by advertisers with the latest and hottest “must have" technology product. We are told by Apple, Samsung, and a host of other vendors that without their “latest" products we are falling behind and out of style. Increasingly, these new technologies are being used as forms o...
I have read about people moving into empty homes and living there for months or longer until discovered – but I came upon it first-hand this past month. I was accompanying a real estate broker (I have a financial interest in this brokerage) for a view of a new listing the broker received. The home h...
The Issue Social media is increasingly being used in both civil and criminal trials. A party's own statements are not hearsay, so as long as they are relevant (not a difficult standard), they are generally admissible. Before we were posting our every thought, feeling, and feud online for everyone to...
