Posts by The Law Office of Perry A. Craft
Written Discovery
While lawyers know the law, they depend on their clients – and the other party in a lawsuit – to learn the specific facts. Learning about the facts from the other party is accomplished through a process called written discovery. In civil cases (cases where one party sues another party for money damages), written discovery…
Read MoreDonald Trump and Kris Kobach: Immigration Law and Enforcement
In November 2016, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. His four-year term as President begins in January 2017. When campaigning for the Presidency, Mr. Trump repeatedly pledged to build a wall between Mexico and the U.S. and to make Mexico pay for it; furthermore, he took a hard line on immigration, which,…
Read MoreCriminal Convictions and Student Loans
While many colleges and programs provide assistance for earning college degrees or learning trades, colleges and trade schools are not cheap. Even with scholarships and grants, students face financial difficulties and challenges. To finance their education, most students apply for and receive loans or financial assistance from state and federal governments; however, students with certain…
Read MoreAre Prison Sentences Too Long and Too Harsh?
In America, individuals caught breaking the law are arrested, charged, and then prosecuted. If they are convicted or if they plead guilty, lawbreakers are subject to fines and incarceration, or spending time in jail or prison. The rationale for sending those convicted of crimes to jail or prison is to deter them and others from…
Read MoreMiranda Rights: The Reality
In the United States, citizens and non-citizens alike have rights guaranteed and protected by the United States Constitution. In the criminal justice system, one set of Constitutionally-protected rights is known as “Miranda rights.” Miranda rights were announced by the United States Supreme Court fifty years ago in the case of Ernesto Miranda versus the State…
Read MoreGas Problems at Mapco
Cars, trucks, and SUVs are necessities in America. They are expensive to buy, maintain, and run. Most vehicles require regular gasoline fill-ups. Most of the time, citizens do not experience problems with the gasoline at gas stations. Nevertheless, problems with bad gasoline do occur. Recently, a Tennessee driver experienced a major problem with her car…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Will?
Death is inevitable. Your death will be an emotional and chaotic time for your loved ones. In order to avoid conflict and confusion regarding the disposition of your money and property you leave (who receives what), have a will. A last will and testament (hereafter referred to as a “will”) is a legally binding document. …
Read MoreMaking Sure that Your I-140 Forms Go to Where They Should Go
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services frequently updates the “news” section of its website to help immigrants keep track of changes in the law and to offer helpful information. If you are relatively new to the process, however, it can be a little tricky to figure out the meaning of these announcements and bulletins. Because we…
Read MoreFederal Agents Crack Down on Birth Tourism and Maternity Hotels
Birth tourism is a burgeoning industry where pregnant women from other countries travel to the United States for the purpose of giving birth. These women are eager to take advantage of the fact that a child born in the U.S. automatically is a U.S. citizen and entitled to the benefits that come with it. Wealthy…
Read MoreTips for Returning to the U.S. After International Travel with a Green Card
The law gives holders of a green card (Lawful Permanent Resident or LPR) holders certain rights and privileges. A green card holder has the privilege of traveling abroad and returning to the United States. When traveling internationally, a green card holder must carry his or her passport from your home country and a valid, unexpired…
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