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USCIS Celebrates Independence Day With Two Weeks of Naturalization Ceremonies

In a news release, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it “will celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and our nation’s birthday, by welcoming more than 14,000 new citizens...

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Among the criminal offenses of a sexual nature, child pornography represents a real societal stake, because if the community must make sure to protect the victims, it owes it all the more when they are minor.

CANNABIS REFORM IN CANADA

Cannabis (marijuana) is currently a prohibited substance because it is a controlled substance under Schedule II of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act . It is therefore forbidden at present to have in possession, to have in possession for the purpose of trafficking, to import/export or produce.

CONSENT IN SEXUAL MATTERS

In general, even beyond the example of sexual relations, the idea of ​​consent necessarily implies agreement, assent, acquiescence to do or not to do something. This agreement must be given freely, without constraint and with knowledge of causes.

A CRIMINAL LAWYER COULD AVOID A CRIMINAL RECORD

In many cases, all too often, people charged with criminal offenses tend to be concerned only with the Tribunal's decision about their innocence or guilt. It is true that the first question the Tribunal must decide is whether an accused is guilty or not, but it is not all that.

LAWYER FOR ASSAULT

One of the criminal offenses under the Canadian Criminal Code that is most commonly seen as a criminal lawyer is simple criminal assault.

SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Trump Administration in "Travel Ban" Case

On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States released its decision in Trump v. Hawaii, 585 U.S. ___ (2018).

What To Do After A Motor Vehicle Collision

What To Do After A Motor Vehicle Collision

USCIS Planning Revisions to B Visa Program Rules

On May 30, 2018, the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Lee Francis Cissna, sent a letter about future rulemaking regarding the B visa program to Paul Mitchell, the U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District.

FORTY ITEMS OF INFORMATION HELPFUL IN DOMESTIC LITIGATION

FORTY ITEMS OF INFORMATION HELPFUL IN DOMESTIC LITIGATION

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