The holiday season means holiday parties, which also means the opportunity for people to consume alcoholic beverages and then get behind the wheel — if these people are caught by law enforcement, that means a DUI charge. In New Jersey, a DUI is taken extremely seriously — courts are not likely to be lenient simply because it’s the holiday season.…

Voters in New Jersey recently approved a ballot question calling for the legalization of marijuana. However, even though voters have approved the legalization of marijuana, people in New Jersey may wonder whether they can lawfully possess marijuana now or whether they can still be arrested until some other action is taken.  New Jersey Voters Passed Legalization Referendum During the November…

While many of us travel to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, the increased numbers of drivers on the road means an increased risk of car accidents during this time of year.  Thanksgiving Accident Statistics Thanksgiving ranks among one of the most dangerous times of year on the road, along with other holiday season holidays such as Christmas…

If you’re considering applying for permanent legal residency in the United States, but you have prior criminal convictions in the U.S., you may be wondering whether your record makes you ineligible for a green card.  While most misdemeanors are not an automatic bar to being granted permanent residency in the U.S., convictions for certain offenses can result in your application…

Many people seeking to move to the U.S. look to apply for permanent legal residency, which allows a foreign national to live and work in the U.S. with no restrictions. Acquiring permanent lawful residency can be extremely difficult or less so, depending on a foreign national applicant’s individual circumstances. What is Permanent Residency? Permanent residency, often popularly called a “green…