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Finding Work after Leaving Prison: 4 Tips for Success

If you are like most inmates, you spent a lot of time in prison thinking about how great your life would be once you got out. The plan was to get a job, rent a home and live happily ever after. Related:  How to Find Work After Prison Now you kn... Read more

Veterans Who Commit Crimes: Will the VA Stop my Benefits if I Flee or I am Wanted?

Fleeing prosecution is against the law in any case, but even if you simply have a felony warrant and you also receive benefits from the Veterans Administration, you run the risk of having those benefits stopped.  The VA routinely checks for “fugit... Read more

What is an ICE Detainer?

If your friend is in jail and has been told there is an ICE detainer filed in his name, it means he is going to be investigated for potential deportation.   History The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement department is a division of the U.... Read more

Does a life sentence always last a whole life?

It surprises people to discover that a life sentence does not always mean the offender will spend the rest of his days in a prison. Often times, a life sentence means you will have to serve a lot of time, but at some point, you will be eligible to ap... Read more

How to Choose a Good Criminal Defense Attorney

When charged with a crime, worrying about the outcome is natural, but don’t  let emotions cloud the situation. An expert criminal defense attorney can reduce your problems by taking over the case and handling things effectively. You should ask severa... Read more

How Do Immigration Bonds Work?

When someone is being held under an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detainer, it might still be possible for that person to get released on a bond. A criminal attorney can advise him about his or her individual case, but these are some gene... Read more

I’m marrying a felon who is in the USA illegally. Will our marriage stop my fiancé from getting deported?

When your fiancé was charged with committing a crime, you thought he would face a court date, a plea deal and a sentence. Because he is also in the country illegally, he could also get deported. An attorney can advise you about an individual case, bu... Read more

What Does Expunging a Record Mean?

In some cases, the actual sentence in a criminal conviction is relatively minor. A fine, a short term on probation and it is over, but what happens after the conviction can be life altering. More and more employers, landlords and others are turnin... Read more