Criminal Defense FAQ
- Can the police officer stop me if I just stand there or walk down the street?
- Can the police officer search me even if he does not have a right to do that? What if he finds something I don't want him to find?
- Can the officer make me take any kind of tests if he stops my car? Do I have to agree to the tests, and what happens if I fail?
- I took the field sobriety and/or breathalyzer test and failed it. What happens now?
- What is the whole arrest is a mistake? For instance, I quarreled with my friend, s/he got mad at me and called the police on me - but s/he did not want me to go to jail, and s/he is sorry now. Do I still have to go with the police?
- What if the prosecutor decides not to bring any charges against me?
- Do I get an attorney at the arraignment hearing? Can I represent myself?
- What are motions? What are they for?
- Why would anyone plea guilty and make the prosecutor's life easier?
- What are the possible immigration consequences of a conviction?
Immigration FAQ
- What if we divorce while the petition is pending?
- Can my spouse sponsor me if s/he has obtained status through a prior marriage?
- Can my adoptive children sponsor me? What about my stepchild?