Ridgeland Legal Blog
Is your marriage valid according to U.S. immigration law?
If you are planning to obtain a green card through the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services, you may already know you have many hoops to jump through. The immigration process in the U.S. is extremely strict, and agents are always alert for those who try to enter the...
How do officers get an arrest warrant?
When a crime occurs, police must often work quickly to follow the trail of evidence that may lead them to those who may have committed the crime. If officers show up at your door with a warrant for your arrest, it likely means that they and a judge in the Mississippi...
Is hiding in a church the best way to avoid deportation?
Anyone who faces criminal charges has a lot at risk. A conviction for certain crimes can mean spending time in jail separated from your family, paying fines that can create financial hardships and dealing with other penalties that may cause struggle for the...
How does the government define “child” for immigration purposes?
Every parent wants a better life for his or her child. As a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you may file a petition to bring your child into the country. Even a child age 21 or older may gain entry and permanent residency under certain...
Why word choice is so important during a traffic stop
You may be among those in Mississippi who consider themselves men or women of few words, meaning you tend to be on the quiet side and perhaps, only speak when spoken to. On the other hand, you might be in a category that includes adults who have gotten in trouble for...
What turns a traffic stop into a DUI arrest?
Like every other state, Mississippi has a legal limit at which authorities would consider you impaired. When it comes to alcohol, the legal limit generally means a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher. However, an officer could place you under arrest on...
Facing deportation after felony charges
If you are in the United States under a visa or green card, you probably spent many months or even years working to obtain that status. Being in Mississippi may have reunited you with family, offered you new opportunities for work or study, or granted you protection...
Is asylum your only hope of avoiding harm in your native country?
Though you may have felt a great sense of pride for your native country, you may have always known that its borders did not act as a safe harbor. You and your family may have had the ability to remain off the radar of any real danger for a time, but some incident led...
Prenuptial agreements may not determine child custody
A well-crafted prenuptial agreement can not only provide a streamlined divorce without needless complications, it can even strengthen your marriage and keep it strong by protecting both spouses from difficult financial pressures that often sink the union. However,...
What documentation do I need to get a work visa?
Coming to the United States to begin a new job can be exciting and frightening. In addition to starting new employment, you will be entering a new culture with many unfamiliar practices and customs. Nevertheless, you may be looking forward to the challenges, and...
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