Nov
29

Avoiding Immigration Problems with Marijuana Tickets

  In Minnesota, there are many levels of marijuana related criminal charges. The amount of marijuana which a person possesses or sells determines the level of offense. Possession or sale of 42.5 grams or more of marijuana can lead to felony charges. Consequences for felony level marijuana related offenses range from a year and a day to 30 years in prison.

             Less serious marijuana related offenses include petty misdemeanor possession of a small amount of marijuana or misdemeanor possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. Both possession of a small amount of marijuana and...

Nov
17

TPS In Trump’s Sights?

TPS In Trump’s Sights?

Earlier this month, DHS announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nicaragua will terminate in 14 months. This means that Nicaraguans on TPS will have until January 5, 2019 to leave the country, apply for another immigration status, or lose immigration status altogether. It is estimated that this will affect about 2,500 people.

DHS also announced that it is considering termination of TPS for Hondurans but, claiming a lack of definitive information on the subject, the designation will be automatically extended for at least another six months....