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 A...Read More
Why Is Expungement Better Than Just a Dismissal?
For first-time offenders, navigating the legal jargon that comes along with a criminal charge can feel overwhelming and scary. So when lawyers and judges start talking about expungements being better than a dismal, it’s essential to understand why. Expungement Vs. Dismissal: Which Is Better? Understanding the difference between an expungement vs. a dismissal will help shed light on why one is...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
Supreme Court Bars Class-Wide Immigration Challenges
The Supreme court ruled in June that individuals not in class-action suits must now bring challenges to immigration policy. In the 6-3 holding, the Supreme Court concluded that under a 1996 statute, lower federal courts couldn’t grant injunctive relief to entire classes of immigrants, which would bar immigration officials from carrying out specific policies. Essentially, the Supreme...Read More