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USCIS releases Form I-829 Statistics

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released statistics for Form I-829 (Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions) adjudications from fiscal year (FY) 2008 to 2015.

Starting probate if it is required

Is probate required in your situation? If so, here is how to get started

Basic Probate Principles

The probate process can be daunting and confusing. This article contains an overview of the process.

Fam Update: Length of Stay Increased for Certain B1 Personal/Domestic Employees

The new provision, found in 9 FAM 41.31 N9.3-2(b), increases the maximum length of stay for a personal/domestic employee on a B1 visa in this case from 4 years to 6 years.

When Drivers Fail to Notice Motorcyclists - Chicago Motorcycle Accidents

Study concludes that motorcycles are less common than cars and drivers are less likely to see them.

FAQs About Drug Crimes in Ohio

Many people who have been charged with a drug offense in Ohio have questions about the potential sentences they may face, what certain elements of the charges are, and whether they will have a criminal record, among other questions.

Basic Information About Solicitation Charges in Ohio

In Ohio, when an individual is charged with soliciting prostitution, he or she may have the option of completing a diversion program in order to avoid time behind bars. John School is a popular diversion program that is aimed at clients of prostitutes.

Consequences of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence allegations can often arise from almost any situation, including heated arguments, situations where the parties are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in child custody cases, and in divorce cases where one party is trying to gain a more favorable position.

Consequences of Sex Crimes

Being charged with a sex crime can require you to register as a sex offender—sometimes for the rest of your life. Needless to say, sex crimes are serious offenses.

Drug Crimes in Ohio

Not all drugs in Ohio are classified the same. The section 3719.41 of the Ohio Revised Code classifies drugs, or controlled substances, into schedules, from Schedule I to Schedule V.

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