U-visas are available to immigrants who have been victimized by crime Article provided by Petty & Stewart, PLLC Visit us at http://www.roypetty.com Immigrants without legal status in the United States are often considered to be some of the most vulnerable in our society. Unfortunately, many immigrants in such situations may find themselves in dangerous situations, as victims of terrible crimes. As many individuals may not be aware of their rights, many of these crimes go unreported. This need not be the case, however, as protections are in place for immigrants ...

Immigration reform bill passes out of Senate committee Article provided by Petty & Stewart, PLLC Visit us at http://www.roypetty.com The focus on immigration reform is gaining momentum in Congress, as an immigration reform bill recently was passed out of committee in the Senate. The bill was introduced by the so-called Gang of Eight, which includes senators from both sides of the aisle. The bill -- called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -- would provide approximately 11 million immigrants without status in the ...

Michigan parents may still be struggling with child support Article provided by Joseph L. Bernwanger, P.L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.michiganattorneyonline.com With a distressed job market and the ever-increasing costs of almost every product, the cost of raising a child is daunting. Many Michigan parents depend on the child support payments that have been awarded to them. Unfortunately, though, just because payments are ordered doesn't mean they are actually received. Child support payments in Michigan Like many other states, Michigan law provides a standard ...

Proposal to change BAC limits may mean more DUI arrests Article provided by Palmer | George, PLLC Visit us at http://www.palmergeorgelaw.com Police and prosecutors take many different actions in their efforts to reduce crime. Law enforcement officers may increase their presence in high-crime areas so that people know they are being watched. Prosecutors may seek aggressive penalties when trying their cases, meaning that there are severe consequences for those convicted. Many people who are arrested for DUIare unaware that they have had too much to drink before ...

Maryland divorce: How to prepare for dealing with joint custody Article provided by Law Office of Christine Saverda Nielson, P.A. Visit us at http://www.nielsonlaw.com When parents in Baltimore County decide to divorce, they often face multiple choices and challenges relating to the custody of their children. Questions rise over who should retain physical custody and how much visitation or co-parenting time the non-custodial parent should have, among other issues. Experts agree that it is vital for children to have both their mother and their father as a constant ...

Man faces serious drug charges after routine traffic stop Article provided by Benca & Benca Visit us at http://www.bencaandbenca.com An individual charged with drug possession faces severe penalties. Penalties increase if the charges include intending to distribute or manufacture the drug. After being pulled over by a police officer, a 28 year-old man is now facing similar charges. Several items are found during search According to KARK News, the 28 year-old man was pulled over by an officer for a routine traffic violation. The officer ran the man's driver's ...

Narcotic dogs go to Court, ruling impacts drug charges in Pennsylvania Article provided by Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC Visit us at http://www.shafferengle.com The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a series of rulings on drug-sniffing dog cases. Two cases gaining the most publicity involve the use of a narcotics trained dog on a home's front porch and in a traffic stop. Both cases will impact criminal charges in Pennsylvania. Case #1:Florida v. Harris In, Florida v. Harris, the court considered the background required for a narcotics ...

The bias ingrained in our criminal justice system Article provided by Jaime J. Garcia Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jaimegarcialaw.com You probably do not want to think that the criminal justice system is tainted or biased, but new evidence suggests that this may be true. New federal data reports that African Americans were almost four times as likely to be detained on marijuana charges as whites, despite drug use at similar rates between the two groups. However, this is just an average. In some states, the likelihood is eight times as much as whites. The ...

The DNA decision: Supreme Court favors DNA collection of arrestees Article provided by Jaime J. Garcia Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jaimegarcialaw.com In June 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States determined that authorities can collect DNA from those arrested for serious crimes. This is true even if the person remains a suspect and has not been convicted of the particular offense in question. Currently, 26 states in the country permit the collection of DNA from arrestees for felonies or other egregious crimes. The standard collection practice ...

Overview of issues specific to military divorce in Texas Article provided by Law Offices of Roland R. Esparza, P.C. Visit us at http://www.esparzalawfirm.com Military service members clearly have obligations that civilians do not, and a military member's service to country uniquely impacts a service member's marriage. A service member may marry in one state, be stationed in another, go on deployment and need to be ready to live in yet another state upon return. As a result, these unique obligations can also complicate a military service member's divorce; however, ...

A brief overview of child support in Texas Article provided by Law Offices of Roland R. Esparza, P.C. Visit us at http://www.esparzalawfirm.com All parents in Texas have the legal duty to provide for their children, so if you're divorcing and you have children, child support will likely be an issue in your divorce case. Generally, child support is a percentage of income based on the number of children subject to the divorce; however, there are certain requirements the court may consider in the calculation. In Texas, like other states, the child custody agreement ...

Repeat DUI offenders the focus of new laws under consideration Article provided by Law Office of John Anthony Ward Visit us at http://www.attorneyjohnanthonyward.com/ When Wisconsin legislators meet at the start of each session, there are many items on the agenda that need to be addressed. Many of these issues can be quite costly, and the state needs to be sure that any new initiatives have the appropriate funding. Many resources have been devoted toward reducing the amount of crime that is happening statewide. Often, legislators consider passing new laws that ...

Official 2012 Florida crime statistics show lowest rate in 42 years Article provided by Law Office of Casey Bryant, P.A. Visit us at http://www.bryantlegal.com In May 2013, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued its 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report, known as the UCR, with startling results. Despite population growth, the statewide crime rate in 2012 was the lowest since 1971 when the agency started compiling them. Even in the short one-year time period from 2011 to 2012, the state crime rate decreased 6.5 percent; and the total number of crimes dropped ...

Asheville woman succumbs to burn injuries two days after condo fire Article provided by Davis Law Group, P.A. Visit us at http://www.davislawgroupnc.com A woman who was recently pulled from a condominium fire in Asheville and taken to a local hospital died two days later from the injuries she sustained. The condo roof was heavily damaged and partially collapsed and three additional condos experienced damage as well. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Burn injuries can be quite severe Fire is the third leading cause of fatal home injuries. ...

Spokesperson Mr Peter Williams at the Tokyo based investment research firm Harver Group this morning announced at an investor meeting, that Mr Stephen Rogers, who currently serves with Harver Group as the Director of Private Equity, will as of today also serve as an Executive on the company's board of directors. His newly undertaken role will see Mr Rogers contribute to board room policy making, corporate governance and other compliance related matters. Mr Rogers who graduated from the Oxford University in the United Kingdom, before returning to study at the London School ...

A Massage Envy Spa Gift Card is a Gift He Won't Forget Father's Day is June 16. Instead of the usual go-to gift - a new wallet, the latest electronic gadget or gift card to a favorite restaurant - why not surprise the fathersin your life with a gift card from Massage Envy Spa? Father's Day is the one day a year we set aside specifically to honor our fathers. Let him know how much he means to you, that you recognize the stress in his life from a job, yard work and projects around the house, the kid's activities, and if he's lucky, a run or workout at the gym. A relaxing ...

Online retailer YesAsia.com proudly sponsors the first ever Hong Kong Webfest, which runs from June 5 to 7, 2013. An Associated Project of the Consulate General of France and Alliance Française's Le French May program, the Hong Kong Webfest 2013 aims to encourage local creators to produce content with transmedia tools and production models, continuing Hong Kong's success as a creative hub. In addition to providing informative panel discussions and project presentations by international industry experts about the world of transmedia and branded entertainment, the 2013 ...

Kenny's Music Store, located at 24731 La Plaza, has once again received the prestigious 2013 Top 100 Dealers Award for a third straight year in a row by the National Association of Musical Merchants (NAMM) "The NAMM retailers that made the Top 100 this year are creating the future of the music business," said Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM. "These retailers enthusiastically bring the tools of music making into their communities in innovative ways. They grow with their customers. They enrich their neighborhoods. They are the ambassadors who encourage ...

JustLuxe, the leading publication and authority on luxury goods, services and travel, today announces the release of its 2013 "Best Luxury Swimwear" list. The JustLuxe editorial staff dedicates their time daily to studying and reviewing the highest quality experiences and products, swimwear being no exception. Just in time for summer, the 2013 "Best Luxury Swimwear" list includes designers from around the world, hailing from countries including Spain, Italy, Australia, Brazil and even Canada. Long established designers like La Perla maintained ...

American Classic Car Sales of Sarasota, Florida, was the backdrop for a recent fashion photo shoot for Phreedome Worldwide, an emerging surf, street and skate clothing brand based in Laguna Hills, California. Photographer Saulo Padilla of Kurasu Models & Events in Thousand Oaks, California, photographed fashion models amid the rare classic cars and sexy muscle cars in the 21,000-square-foot dealership. "Classic cars add beauty and depth of field to a photograph," said Padilla. "They provide a sense of allure and contrast to the edginess of the product." "As ...

You are invited to say thank you to the Marine heroes who sacrificed so much for their country by participating in the Second Annual Wounded Marine Fund (WMF) Celebrity Golf Classic set for Monday, July 15 at La Costa Resort and Spa's Champions Course beginning at 12:30 pm with a shot-gun start. The WMF provides financial aid in the form of trusts, for those who have lost limbs during combat , that will earn interest and be available to the beneficiaries throughout their lifetimes or until the funds have been depleted. "Every American owes an extra debt of ...

Independent author Katharine Miller has until June 30 to raise $2,500 to print her first graphic novel BORIS: ROBOT OF LEISURE. After three years of dedication to every aspect of book production, from creative tasks to technical chores, Miller has finally found one challenge she can't tackle on her own—funding. Armed with a finished product and tons of incentives, Miller set up a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds for the printing, shipping, and distribution of the 230-page full-colour paperback edition. Miller would like to raise $2500 to cover printing ...

Organizers of the No Place Like Home Conference (www.noplacelikehomeconference.com), announced the success of the information packed day-long conference about today's urban landscape for Southern California's shapers: architects and planners, home builders, real estate professionals and urban planning policy leaders. Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Howard Ahmanson welcomed more than 230 attendees who spent the day learning about the future of home building and urban planning in the region. The event was held June 3 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland ...

Concierge Doc, the concierge medicine and direct primary care's first-ever mobile application (app) was developed by the entrepreneur and Editor behind Concierge Medicine Today who between meetings, noticed there was no easy way to find a concierge or direct primary care doctor on his smart phone. The new free mobile app, Concierge Doc, can instantly find a concierge doctor, a direct primary care physician, a cash-only family medical doctor or a retainer-based concierge physician specialist in more than 100 cities - and many take your insurance. COOLEST FEATURE: Use ...

RAMP Sports is pleased to announce that it has hired two new production specialists dedicated to increasing production of RAMP skis and snowboards to meet rising consumer demand. Doug Webster and Carmen May both join the RAMP team effective immediately and will be using their skills to increase production capacity in advance of the 2013-2014 ski season. Doug Webster is a natural addition to the RAMP family after years of competitive skiing and as an educator. Doug's responsibilities will include management and operation of RAMP's new digital machinery. "Doug ...