A criminal conviction can hurt a person’s ability to obtain school loans, get accepted into some school programs, advance in a career, and obtain licensing for some employment areas. Many are embarrassed by a prior criminal conviction, and worry how it will effect their reputation, and if their past will…
There are 2 types of Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) in Michigan, which are categorized based on the relationship between the Petitioner (the person seeking the PPO) and Respondent (the person who the PPO is sought against): 1) Domestic Relationship PPOs (under MCL 600.2950) are designed to restrain behavior that interferes…
There are several provisions in US Immigration Law that allows foreigners to attend school in the United States. For help with any immigration related issue you should retain the immigration experts at Hilf & Hilf, PLC: F-1 Student requirements: 1) Pursue a full course of study (with some exceptions) at…
Allegations in Michigan involving child neglect and child abuse cases can involve the prosecutor’s office or the attorney general’s office depending upon the jurisdiction. The allegations can be handled criminally, in family court, outside of court by child protective services, or a combination of any of these options. Criminal Cases…
A person (respondent) placed in removal proceedings at Immigration Court have several important rights which he or she can exercise. 1. Right to Retained Immigration Counsel – Pursuant to INA section 239(a)(1)(E) and INA section 240(b)(4)(A) the respondent has the right to retain an immigration attorney to defend the case. Unlike criminal…
Top 5 Ways People Get Placed into Immigration Removal Proceedings: Lately, there is a lot of concern, fear, and stress experienced by persons who are not United States citizens who are presently here illegally or without status. Politics, economics, news events, fear, and public opinion all shape the perceptions that…
Victims of crime may become eligible for immigration benefits, such as obtaining lawful permanent residence and citizenship, through different provisions of United States Immigration Law. To seek these provisions, if is highly recommended that you are represented by an experienced immigration lawyer, such as attorney Sufen Hilf. 1. VAWA (Violence Against…
When removal proceedings commence, the success of your immigration attorney may be determined by Motions filed on your behalf. The following is a list of potential pre-hearing motions to consider, however some or all of the following Motions may not be applicable to your particular case. With regard to…
The following blog contains general information, that should not be relied upon in substitution for the advice and the representation of a criminal defense lawyer familiar with the facts and circumstances of your particular case. The law is subject to modification based upon the development of legal precedent, and changes…
I intentionally omitted the names of the different persons involved in the following true story, and withheld certain details, in order to maintain the privacy of my client. The newspapers and television carried the story prominently – A janitor accused of raping a handicapped victim in her assisted living…