By Reza Athari | Published January 8, 2014 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: immigration status, Nevada criminal defense attorney | Leave a comment
Accused or Convicted of a Crime as an Immigrant?
Portraying immigrants as dangerous criminals holds an unfortunate cachet among certain political groups in this country. As a result, honest and hardworking individuals are often made to suffer unfairly within the American criminal justice system. For legal immigrants, a criminal conviction carries with it the added weight of potential deportation and stigmatization within their communities. Read More
Read MoreShoplifting: A Serious Offense
While a shoplifting offense will never rate as the crime of the century, it does carry with it some serious consequences and you should avoid conviction at all costs. If you are an immigrant, shoplifting carries with it adverse immigration consequences because it will be considered a crime involving moral turpitude. In Nevada, merchants have the Read More
Read MoreTechnology Changing the Face of Identity Fraud
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has a weapon in its arsenal against identity fraud that has been met with mixed feelings from state residents. Facial recognition technology is allowing the DMV to spot fraudulent identifications at unprecedented rates, but the potential limitations of the software have some citizens concerned. Facial recognition technology can Read More
Read MoreHow Can a DUI Affect Your Immigrant Status?
Nevada law enforcement officials take DUI offenses very seriously. A drunk driving conviction can lead to up to six months in jail and fines amounting to $1,000. However, for legal immigrants, the stakes can be even higher. The good news is that a single DUI offense that doesn’t result in injury does not meet the Read More
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