Even if you are in the United States with a green card as a permanent resident, it is possible for the government to deport you in certain circumstances. Particularly if the government believes that you have violated immigration laws, it can decide to try and remove...
Having a criminal conviction could affect your immigration status, but not every crime will result in deportation. It depends on the type of crime. FindLaw explains that deportation for a criminal conviction typically occurs only for crimes involving moral turpitude...
Washington D.C. has harsh laws that handle mail fraud. You can end up facing time in jail and enormous fees if convicted of a charge related to mail fraud. The severity of these penalties depend on the severity of the charges. Thus, it is important to understand what...
The High Court of Maryland recently made changes to the state’s sex offender laws that could affect how judges pass sentence on those accused. The National Association for Rational Sex Offense Laws reports that registry on the state’s sex offender list is now...
If you suspect you are the subject of an FBI investigation for a white collar crime, you should familiarize yourself with the operation of the federal criminal justice system. According to the FBI, a federal law enforcement agency will investigate crimes brought to...