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Per your message.......You should get a lawyer to see if he can fight the charge in anyway. He might be guilty but the system has cracks........So fight it first before just accepting a fine. It would create a record............records have hurt many people...........

You would face criminal charges and deportation. After your arrest, immigration would put a hold on you if you are unfortunate……..you would then remain in jail until the end of your trial…on average 6months…. You would not even be able to cut a deal because the deal could send you back. If you...

Contempt of court……. It is a serious charge……It could get serious and lead to an arrest depending on the circumstance in criminal court….

Just stay calm and keep fighting if you feel threatened or have the time.......There is no way to know all what the cops know. Sometimes in the criminal justice system, the victim suffers like the perpetrator. Good luck!

Your lawyer would explain the process to you………….Your lawyer can walk you through the process and cut a deferred adjudication deal with the DA. He can be in court for you in your absence unless when your presence is required……..rarely………. In some states, the record can still be expunged...

The only thing you can do is to get a good lawyer...........He has priors so that could make his sentence longer. No one can give sound legal advice without seeing the police reports and statements. But from what you say, it does not sound good and he just has to cut a deal. The only way you can...

Your record would show on a BG check. You have to work with a criminal lawyer to expunge if you don't want the arrest to show. But given it was not prosecuted; it should not affect your application. Just be honest about it because it would show in a BG check if you state does not automatically...

It is unfortunate your situation had to come to this……………. You have a lot to live for……..However, if your lawyer dismisses the charges via a plea (differed adjudication), it would still be on your record. It would however let you say you were not convicted but the arrest records would be...

You can definitely fight back in criminal and civil court. Don’t listen to the story that you have no shot. It looks and has the ingredients of a fraudulent scam. Just get a criminal lawyer ASAP to evaluate your options. Initial consultation is usually free. So act now….. The details and...

You can expunge or seal the record per NC state law. Expunging varies from state to state but most would give you an option to either seal or expunge. Expunging is best if you qualify. It makes the record go away for 95% practical purposes………..Sealing is the next best option when you don’t...

Your best bet for now it to invite her here occasionally to help………..Your wife should file for her USC once she is married for three years. She should prepare her paper work 6 months before and can do early filling as well…………within last 6 months. Once she becomes a citizen, she file for her mum...

You can convert from L-1 to F-1, but the DHS will question your intent. It is difficult to get an F-1 b/c you have to show a certain amounts of assets to prove that you can pay for your costs of living while in school. You can do it once you satisfy the employment conditions with your employer...

Your illegal status is evaluated before you are approved to be legal. So if approved, don't worry about the past. There would be no more penalties for living here illegally.

If he arrived here legally and had an i-94 he can get around and get a legal status......GC.

Most companies filing for such changes have good immigration attorneys working on the files…..He just need to contact HR and get the contacts for their legal team and talk to them about his situation. They would not go ahead if they feel there is a problem. The waiver is important but might be...

Well, it might not seem fair to you but cops can do that and get away with it. It is within their limits. The cop can search the car without your consent before taking anyone into custody. He can pull you over and arrest a fugitive at anytime. He can even pull you over if he feels there is a...

Did the cops tell you why they believed the guy over you? Maybe their investigation has found witnesses supporting the guy’s alibi. If your facts don’t check out completely the cops can deny to pursue the case and question you for wasting their time. Just a small exaggeration can put your...

He should contact the local embassy and they will walk him through the process and fees. It would help if he has a copy or number of his GC. The other option is to get a family member or immigration lawyer(with POA) simply do the paper work for lost green card, mail back and forward, and summit...

Canada shares a lot with the US. Some flags might go off once your passport is scanned on your return to Canada or during your exit. No one can tell for sure if you can pull it off. Cops and feds don’t let the public know how their system and warrants work when you travel…………It is a national...

Sorry there is not much I can offer but to say………..get a lawyer fast. I also think you have a good short of beating the charge given it was not found in your wallet. The DA might want you to admit it is your friends own then dismiss the charge. Some bad cops charge many people so that some will...