Investor immigrants have, for many decades, had one primary pathway to permanent residency — the EB-5 visa. Recent statements from the Trump Administration indicate that this may change soon. The creation of new visas could mean new options and a need to adjust how one pursues permanent residency. If you…
Many people facing a criminal trial have a history with the system. Often, prosecutors want to use that criminal history to bolster their case. The fact that you have a criminal past does not prove that you committed a specific crime, and, recognizing that, the law substantially limits when the…
This blog devotes a lot of space to the suppression of evidence before a trial of an accused person. That is because warrantless searches that violate your Fourth Amendment rights occur frequently, and the inclusion or exclusion of the evidence the police obtained in an illegal search or seizure may…
People across Maryland and around the country have followed with ever-increasing closeness the deportation case of Prince George’s County resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The case has brought several aspects of immigration law into the public eye. Most people are familiar with some of the terminology; other terms are likely new.…
A criminal trial in Maryland is always a monumentally stressful situation, as your freedom often is on the line. One way to ensure you receive justice is to maximize the fairness of your trial, and one way to do that is through juror selection. Effectively executing the juror selection process…
Mid-March and the onset of springtime are often associated with one color more than most: green. That color represents the budding of new foliage and St. Patrick’s Day. For many immigrants, the color “green” has a different and more critical association — a green card. Recent events, however, have raised…
The majority of the non-English-speaking world calls it football, while most of the English-speaking world calls it soccer. Whatever you call it, it is the most popular team sport on the planet. The sport’s crown jewel event — the World Cup — is coming to the USA (as well as…
Driving in Maryland carries many potential risks. You could become involved in a crash, your vehicle could break down, … or the police could pull you over for a traffic violation and use that stop to find evidence of more significant crimes. In that last scenario, police sometimes overstep their…
A successful defense against criminal charges is a journey of many steps. All steps are critical to reaching the desired destination, even if some occur before either side makes an opening statement at trial. Presenting the most robust and effective defense possible means ensuring that all of these steps are…
Any area of the law is one where having a detail-oriented advocate can help, but that skill set is essential in immigration law. Successfully obtaining citizenship, a green card, or another status often requires correctly filling out multiple forms and supplementing them with numerous supporting documents. Filling out any of…