Is DACA Still Active in 2022?
The DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) served as a trademark policy for President Barack Obama’s tenure in 2012. But, then, the entire program fell into question during former President Donald Trump’s. So now, in 2022, you may wonder if the DACA program remains an option for children whose parents brought them to the United States without documentation. What is...Read More
In NC, When Can Juveniles Be Charged as Adults?
Anyone younger than 18 who commits a crime will often be charged as a minor, but certain heinous crimes often motivate a district attorney to charge a juvenile as an adult. The two court systems, Juvenile and adult exist for different reasons. Juvenile courts use methods such as community service, education, and supervision to encourage reform and prevent the Juvenile from re-offending. In...Read More
Take Your “No Contact” Order Seriously!
If a court issues you a no-contact order, you must take it seriously. The punishment for breaking a no-contact order will be worse than the original order and can complicate your domestic violence case. Courts typically issue no-contact orders after the district attorney files domestic violence charges, and if you break that order, that can be used as evidence of your intimidation. What Does...Read More
New Whitehouse Statement Supports More Legal Immigration Paths
In early 2021, the Biden Administration released a new plan that supports more legal immigration paths. The Whitehouse statement elaborated on The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, which aims to establish a new system to manage and secure the border, keep families and communities safe, and better manage migration across the Hemisphere. The most exciting news in the bill is the new and added...Read More
Will Fay Recognized by North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society
We want to congratulate William Fay for being honored by the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. We received this letter recently and wanted to pass it along: Dear 2021 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society Member: Congratulations on being a part of this year’s class of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. Your inclusion in the 2021 Honor Society recognizes your substantial and...Read More