Immigration and Nationality Act.
by rt54 on September 7th, 2010
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Are you, your spouse, child or fiance eligible for naturalization?
To be eligible for naturalization, a person must first be a Lawful Permanent Resident. He or she must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing for citizenship. There are special rules on naturalization for minor children. Please contact Indianapolis immigration attorney Tiffany Vivo for details on waivers and exceptions for minors.
A person seeking naturalization must also reside in the United States for a continuous period prior to the filing of the naturalization application. If the person is not married to an American citizen, he or she must live in the U.S. for a continuous period of five years after lawful admission to the U.S. as a permanent resident. If an individual is married to a U.S. citizen, he or she must live in the United States for a continuous period of three years following lawful admission to the U.S. as a permanent resident. And, the person married to a U.S. citizen must reside with his/her spouse for three years before the applicant’s exam date. The U.S. citizen spouse must have been a U.S. citizen during that entire time.
Residency is required for three months immediately preceding the filing of the naturalization application. Continuous residence in the United States is also required from the date of filing until actual admission to citizenship.
The person must also be able to read, write and speak ordinary English, which is determined through oral and written tests administered by an immigration examiner during the naturalization interview. There are some exemptions to the language requirement.
The applicant must have both knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government, which is determined by taking a multiple choice test. Generally, applicants who are exempt from English requirement must still meet this requirement. An application must have good moral character and attachment to the principles Constitution of the United States.
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Gay marriage in other states NY Court of Appeals agreed.
by rt54 on September 7th, 2010
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Until another appeals court rules otherwise, New York must recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other states. So held the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department this past Friday, February 1, 2008.
The decision in Martinez v. County of Monroe arose out of Martinez’s quest to obtain spousal health care benefits from Monroe Community College for Lisa Golden, whom she married in Ontario, Canada. There was no question that the marriage was legal where performed. And then they returned to New York.
In the absence of a New York statute forbidding same-sex marriage, the Court found no reason not to recognize the marriage. It held that the marriage “is entitled to recognition in New York State.” Is this a silent invitation to the New York State legislature to pass a law deciding this issue one way or the other? Maybe.
After the lawsuit was started but before the court’s decision, the college changed its health insurance policy to cover same-sex spouses. This gave rise to an interesting wrinkle in this case, for if Lisa Golden was getting health insurance anyway, what was there left to sue over? In legal terms we ask if there was any longer a “justiciable controversy.” The Court said that there was, as the college would be liable for damages for the time period that it refused to give health insurance coverage to the plaintiff’s spouse. We don’t know if those damages are great or small. They might be the cost of Lisa Golden going to the doctor’s office, or her out-of-pocket expense to purchase her own health insurance or whatever.
Thus, it seems that the court had a potential way out here if it wanted to duck the controversy entirely. It may have decided that since the college is now providing health benefits, there wasn’t justiciable controversy so the lawsuit was “moot.” Instead, the court waded in and addressed the gay marriage issue head-on, giving a favorable and enlightened reading to the facts before it. No cowards on this Appellate Division, Fourth Department panel.
Commentary: Gay advocates hail the decision as only a first step towards what they consider truly would be fair: permitting gay marriages in New York State. I and my lawyer friends look forward to the day when gay marriage is legal in New York; where there are gay marriages, there WILL be gay divorces.
Until another appeals court rules otherwise, New York must recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other states. So held the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department this past Friday, February 1, 2008.
The decision in Martinez v. County of Monroe arose out of Martinez’s quest to obtain spousal health care benefits from Monroe Community College for Lisa Golden, whom she married in Ontario, Canada. There was no question that the marriage was legal where performed. And then they returned to New York.
In the absence of a New York statute forbidding same-sex marriage, the Court found no reason not to recognize the marriage. It held that the marriage “is entitled to recognition in New York State.” Is this a silent invitation to the New York State legislature to pass a law deciding this issue one way or the other? Maybe.
After the lawsuit was started but before the court’s decision, the college changed its health insurance policy to cover same-sex spouses. This gave rise to an interesting wrinkle in this case, for if Lisa Golden was getting health insurance anyway, what was there left to sue over? In legal terms we ask if there was any longer a “justiciable controversy.” The Court said that there was, as the college would be liable for damages for the time period that it refused to give health insurance coverage to the plaintiff’s spouse. We don’t know if those damages are great or small. They might be the cost of Lisa Golden going to the doctor’s office, or her out-of-pocket expense to purchase her own health insurance or whatever.
Thus, it seems that the court had a potential way out here if it wanted to duck the controversy entirely. It may have decided that since the college is now providing health benefits, there wasn’t justiciable controversy so the lawsuit was “moot.” Instead, the court waded in and addressed the gay marriage issue head-on, giving a favorable and enlightened reading to the facts before it. No cowards on this Appellate Panel Division Four.
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Violence in the workplace illegal.
by rt54 on September 6th, 2010
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Unlawful discrimination occurs when an individual’s compensation, terms, condition, or privileges of employment is negatively impacted due to that individual’s membership in a protected classification. Unlawful harassment is a subset of discrimination and occurs when abusive and harassing behavior is directed at an individual due to his membership in a protected class. Workplace harassment is that conduct which unreasonably interferes with a person’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Both discrimination and harassment may manifest itself in varying ways, but have the above traits in common.
The theory behind harassment is that abusive and harassing behavior can adversely affect the terms, conditions or privileges of employment, thereby violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. There are two general types of harassment: 1. Quid Pro Quo–When an employee must submit to such conduct as a condition of employment and/or when decisions about an employee’s job such as promotion, demotion, benefits and wages are based on his or her submission to, or rejection of, such conduct; or 2. Hostile Work Environment–Any unwanted attention of a discriminatory nature from someone in the workplace (supervisors, coworkers, clients, customers) that is offensive, causes discomfort and/or interferes with the employee’s job performance.
Common types of employment discrimination and harassment are as follows:
1. Sex/Gender-based discrimination and harassment;
2. Race/Color-based discrimination and harassment;
3. National-origin/Citizenship-based discrimination and harassment;
4. Religious discrimination and harassment;
5. Age-based discrimination and harassment;
6. Disability-based discrimination and harassment;
7. Retaliation.
Harassment claims carry the same damages available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The EEOC is charged with Title VII executive who wants to appeal to the threat, you should appeal with the text "under the EEOC.
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U. S. Court System
by rt54 on September 4th, 2010
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Confused by the number of courts the legal system uses? We don’t blame you! There are many and the differences between them can range from minor to major. If you have any questions please comment or contact us and we will try to help answer your question.
First of all there are two major court branches: Federal and State.
We will first break down the Federal court system and follow that with the State court system.
Federal Court System
US District Court Info
There are 94 US District courts.
Each state has at least one.
Each court has at least 2 judges and can have as many as 28.
This is where most federal cases begin!
These courts can here both criminal and civil cases.
U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal
13 Circuit Courts of Appeal in the United States.
Anyone found guilty in any court of law may appeal their case to the appropriate court of appeal in their regional area. Federal appeals go to the Federal Court of Appeals which is in Washington D.C.
These courts are usually overseen by three judges.
U.S. Supreme Court
This is the top of the US court system.
It consists of 9 judges (called Justices) that are appointed to life terms by Presidents of the United States. The head judge is called the Chief Justice.
Citizens who are not satisfied with the results of the Appeals courts or State Supreme Courts can petition the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is typically done by filing a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari.
The court typically hears between 100 and 150 cases out of an average of 7,000 petitions.(around 1 in 50-70 depending on the year and number of cases seen and petitioned)
4 Justices must agree to hear the case (this is called a grant cert).
Special Article III Courts
1. U.S. Court of Claims: Handles lawsuits against the Government and is found in Washington D.C.
2. U.S. Court of International Trade: Handles international trade disputes and tariffs. This court can be found in New York.
Special Courts Created by Congress
1. Magistrate judges: Handle certain criminal and civil matters agreed to by all parties involved.
2. Bankruptcy courts: Handles bankruptcy and bankruptcy code and law.
3. U.S. Court of Military Appeals: The final appellate court for those that fall under the Military court system.
4. U.S. Tax Court: Handles cases involving tax fraud and other tax related issues.
5. U.S. Court of Veterans’ Appeals: Denial of Vet benefits can be taken here (along with other Veterans’ issues).
State Court Systems
All state court systems have some differences, but the similarities are strong enough that we can at least give an overview and general feel for how they all work.
Trial Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Most of the cases that come to one of these courts are overheard by a single judge without a jury.
1. Probate court: Handles the estates of those that have died. Makes sure that the will is properly executed.
2. Family court: Handles such things as annulments, divorce, custody, child support, alimony, adoption, and other typical family legal issues.
3. Traffic court: The typical location that minor traffic incidents are handled.
4. Juvenile court: This court handles cases of children who have committed crimes. In some states it is under 18 – others it can be 21.
5. Small claims court: Civil matters are handled here and typically involve cases with damages under $5,000.
6. Municipal court: City ordinance violations are typically handled here.
Trial Courts of General Jurisdiction
These are the main trial courts in the state system.
They can involve both civil and criminal cases.
Typically one judge with a jury hears the cases here.
These courts are usually called one of the following: Circuit courts, Superior courts, Courts of common pleas, and Supreme courts.
Intermediate Appellate Courts
Many states have intermediate courts which fall between the typical trial courts (listed above) and the state Supreme courts (listed below).
In states with these courts this is the first step in the appeals process.
Typically these are a matter of right (meaning the court -must- hear them regardless of their validity).
The only address errors of law and procedural mistakes.
Typically two or three judges review cases in these courts.
Highest State Courts (often state Supreme courts)
All states within the U.S. have some form of High Court.
They are usually called State Supreme Courts, however in some places they are called courts of appeal (Maryland is an example of this).
States that do not have intermediate courts (the type of court listed prior to this) usually allow appeals to this level of court as a matter of right (again, any case will be heard regardless of validity).
Like the intermediate courts, these courts usually hear cases based on error of law and not on facts of the case itself.
These courts tend to be overseen by panels of judges (3,5,7, or 9).
We hope this article has helped to break the Federal and State court systems down into more understandable terms. We wish you luck with your day in court and if you have any questions please ask or contact an attorney.
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Edge of disability claims.
by rt54 on September 3rd, 2010
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Acquiring disability claims may require a lot of patience and time if you choose to manage it by yourself. You may use the telephone line or the internet to file your application to the Social Security office. You may also come personally to one of their office nearest to you. These methods may take time and have the least chance of being given court approval especially if you do not have at least a bit of knowledge regarding the Social Security Law.
To get the edge and the assurance of having good results on your disability claims, better hire an expert Social Security Law Attorney. He should not be just an ordinary lawyer. This attorney should be trustworthy and notable in this field to ensure the success of your case. Furthermore, belonging to a decent and credible law firm is an advantage for him. According to the records, most of the Disability Claims that was approved by the court were the ones handled by a lawyer. This is true because these attorneys are well equipped with the knowledge of the law and the systematic approach in dealing with the case.
To add, they have the abilities to make other method if somehow problems occur in the process. This process includes verifying whether you are eligible for the claim and what benefits you should be getting. They will also help you gather the needed documents and papers such as medical reports and hospital billing records. Afterwards, they will file it to an Administrative Law Court where they will also represent you at the scheduled hearing of your claim for presenting evidence on your behalf and question the witnesses who will testify. The guarantee of getting the largest possible financial gain will be at your hand. And, if your petition will subsequently be denied by the court, they will find other legal process or appeal to higher courts which are provided for by the Social Security Law.
So, if you have already decided to fight your cause and have your Right to social security disability, you immediately check with the Social Security Law. . You can find the details of your phone book or you can find information on the Internet and provide for you.
How to find the Indiana crime
by rt54 on September 2nd, 2010
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Although no one ever hopes they’ll need a criminal defense lawyer, the need arises more often than you might imagine. If you live in Indiana – whether in South Bend, Crown Point, Indianapolis, Valparaiso, or any other city or town – it’s important to be able to find a good criminal defense attorney in your time of need. But how do you go about assessing the strengths of an attorney? Here are some tips to help you select a lawyer that meets your needs and circumstances.
Geographic Familiarity
While laws apply to the entire state, each Indiana county has its own approach to criminal justice. As is true for every state, there is some variation in law enforcement from area to area. Judges, prosecuting attorneys, and probation officers have quite a bit of leeway in how misdemeanor and felony cases are handled. It’s important, then, to find a criminal defense lawyer or legal team that has experience in the geographic area where the crime was allegedly committed. Local approaches and procedures can affect the outcome of a case, and a lawyer who is familiar with those differences can work them to his client’s advantage.
Type of Criminal Charge
Some criminal defense attorneys specialize in one type of criminal charge, such as crimes involving a weapon, or traffic ticket appeals, or sentence modification. The best criminal defense lawyers, however, have a broad range of experience in a variety of charges – everything from traffic ticket appeals to felony DUI to carjacking to homicide. Make sure that you select a lawyer who has a broad range of experience, and who is a seasoned trial attorney. Hopefully, the case will never go to trial, but if it does, you want to ensure that you have the best representation available to you or your loved one.
Fighting on Behalf of the Client
A good criminal defense lawyer takes a number of steps to ensure that his client obtains the most favorable outcome. The first step is to take the time to examine the facts of the case. An experienced attorney can see where the police investigation may have been weak, where the prosecution’s evidence is lacking, and whether or not Indiana law has been correctly applied to the case.
The next step is to take proactive steps on the client’s behalf. By offering a client’s defense in the best possible light, and by acting in a timely manner, a good attorney can often have charges for the most serious crimes dismissed or lowered in severity. In contrast, the clients of lawyers who wait until the last minute are rarely offered the best outcomes.
Cost and Availability
When looking for an Indiana criminal defense attorney, cost may not be the primary consideration, but it does enter the picture. Some of the best lawyers offer free initial consultations for the specific problem you or your loved one are facing.
When making your choice, you have a right to expect that your lawyer will be available to you when you need him. Facing criminal charges can be frightening, depressing, and stressful. Knowing that your lawyer is available in a timely manner to answer your questions and address your concerns is of primary importance.
With the right Indiana criminal defense attorney, your legal troubles will soon be behind you or your loved one, and you can get back to enjoying life.
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Not disclose any details.
by rt54 on August 30th, 2010
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An order of non disclosure can be a very useful thing. It is very much like expungement, but has some small differences. Unlike with expungement, an order of non disclosure will not completely seal your criminal record. Instead, your record is sealed from the public but not from authorities. In addition, expungement applies to class C misdemeanors and lesser crimes. An order of non disclosure can be applied to any criminal record providing that you meet the requirements.
When it comes to obtaining and order of non disclosure, there is a waiting period. For felony charges of any type, you must wait for at least five years in addition to your probationary period before you can apply for an order of nondisclosure. In order to qualify in this case, you must have had the charges dropped or received deferred adjudication. You must then complete your probation period without any incident.
Misdemeanors are slightly more complicated. For the most part, people charged with misdemeanors can apply for an order of non disclosure immediately after the end of the deferred adjudication period. However, there are cases in which this is not true. There are certain misdemeanors that carry with them a waiting period of two years before you can apply for an order of non disclosure.
Once you have finished your deferred adjudication and possibly your waiting period, you can finally apply for an order of non disclosure. Just like with expungement, this is a civil case in which you are the plaintiff requesting that your records be sealed. The court does not have to grant you either expungement or non disclosure. For this reason, it is a very good idea to have a knowledgeable lawyer on your side.
Once you have completed everything, your criminal record is sealed from the public. This gives you a level of freedom that you might not have had before. It is important to remember, however, that this process can take time. If you are charged with a Crime wait five years to process the remaining five years.
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What is the law.
by rt54 on August 30th, 2010
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So you have finally found a reasonably priced lawyer you can afford. He seems like he will do anything that can be done to help you win your court case; you finally feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief since now it feels like their may actually be some hope. When you go to your lawyer’s office he has you fill out the necessary paper work and then when you are done asks you to pay his lawyer retainer fee. So what exactly is this fee?
Lawyers charge an hourly rate; you will pay him not only for the hours he is in court, but also for the consultations he has with you, the time he spends doing research, any interviews he may have with witnesses, basically any time he puts into working on your case you’re paying for. If you are lucky enough to find a lawyer with a reasonable hourly rate consider yourself lucky. Before you can expect him to start doing any work for you there is a good chance you will need to pay a lawyer retainer fee. Think of it as a deposit, he needs something to know you are serious about being his client. You put a deposit down on your house, your car, and even on items you put in store layaway. Why should hiring a lawyer be any different?
Don’t be offended if your lawyer asks you to pay a lawyer retainer fee. It’s not that he doesn’t trust you; he just needs to see that you are fully committed to using his services. If you want to get started on the legal process you Fees and in time he will work to help you win your case, you will not bring back all of you.
Tax Court and registered agent.
by rt54 on August 28th, 2010
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A taxpayer with tax trouble has several options at their disposal to settle a disputed tax bill with the IRS. An enrolled agent (EA) admitted to practice before the IRS can assist taxpayers with all matters and appeals before the IRS. Practice before the IRS comprehends all matters connected with a presentation to the IRS relating to a taxpayer’s rights, privileges, or liabilities under laws or regulations administered by the IRS. Enrolled agents are instrumental in helping clients stop IRS collection proceedings and negotiating agreements with the IRS regarding tax debts.
If a taxpayer and the IRS still disagree after the appeals conference, the taxpayer may be entitled to take his case to the United States Tax Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, or the United States District Court. These courts are independent of the IRS. If a taxpayer unreasonably misuses the IRS’ appeals system, or if the intent of the taxpayer in filing the case is primarily to cause a delay or the taxpayer’s position is frivolous or groundless, the Court may impose a penalty of up to $25,000. The IRS enrolled agent designation does not permit the EA to practice law before the tax court, only a lawyer or individual admitted to practice before the tax court can do that. Therefore, unless duly qualified, enrolled agents may only appear as witnesses in a court case. While there are no formal enrolled agent education requirements, in order to become an enrolled agent a tax practitioner must demonstrate tax expertise by passing the IRS enrolled agent exam (EA exam). An enrolled agent course can assist a prospective EA with exam preparation. An attorney may practice before the tax court by registration, while a non-attorney must pass the rigorous US Tax Court exam. The exam is offered every two years for non-attorneys such as CPAs and Enrolled Agents. Approximately half of all test takers pass the enrolled agent exam while only a select few who sit for the tax court exam are able to pass.
United States Tax Court
The U.S. Tax Court has federal jurisdiction and only hears cases related to tax. A taxpayer cannot take a case to the Tax Court before the IRS sends a notice of deficiency (90-Day Letter). The taxpayer can only appeal a case if he files a petition within 90 days from the date the IRS mails the notice (150 days if the mailing address is outside the United States). Generally, the Tax Court hears cases before any tax has been assessed and paid. A taxpayer can take his case to the United States Tax Court if he disagrees with the IRS over:
Income tax,
Estate tax,
Gift tax, or
Certain excise taxes of private foundations, public charities, qualified pension and other retirement plans, or real estate investment trusts.
If the amount of the case is $50,000 or less for any one tax year or period, the taxpayer can request that the Tax Court handle the case under the small tax case procedure. If the Tax Court approves, the taxpayer can present his case to the Tax Court for a decision that is final (cannot appeal).
United States District Courts and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Generally, the District Court and the Court of Federal Claims hear tax cases only after the taxpayer paid the tax and filed a claim for a credit or refund. The taxpayer can file a claim with the IRS for a credit or refund if he believes the tax paid is incorrect or excessive. If the IRS disallows the claim, the taxpayer should receive a notice of claim disallowance. If the IRS does not act on the claim within 6 months from the date filed, the taxpayer can then file suit for a refund. In general, the taxpayer must file suit for a credit or refund no later than 2 years after the IRS informs him that it has rejected his claim. The taxpayer may file a suit for a credit or refund in U.S. District Court or in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. However, he cannot appeal to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims if the claim is for credit or refund of a penalty that relates to promoting an abusive tax shelter or to aiding and abetting the understatement of tax liability on someone else’s return.
Appellate Courts
Taxpayers may appeal trial court decisions to a court of appeals, dependent upon what court handled the trial. A taxpayer may appeal a case heard in U.S. Tax Court or U.S. District Court to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the circuit where the taxpayer resides at the time of appeal. A taxpayer who brought his case to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims can appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In all cases, the non-prevailing party in the appeal may request that the U.S. Supreme Court hear the case. However, it is doubtful a tax case will go before the U.S. Supreme Court, unless it is one of great significance.
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Save public money – Find Killer Tips.
by rt54 on August 27th, 2010
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Public records for warrants contain relevant information on people who were issued with warrants of arrests; in other words, most of them are wanted by the authorities due to various reasons like commission of crimes and other illegal activities. One of the great advantages of having this data is to verify the background of people whom you just recently met; this is also beneficial in the verification of credentials of job applicants.
For these reasons, a lot of people conduct numerous searches using the database of pubic records for warrants prior to hiring new workers and employees, before hiring new nannies to watch over their kids, and on new neighbors among many others. Such simple procedure can already have very tremendous effects on your own safety; as well as the protection of your family, business, or workers.
There are several options for you if you want to get information on warrants of arrests. This data is part of the public records where any one can access; this is part of the services by the government to keep all citizens well informed on relevant information that are beneficial for their safety.
Among the government agencies in charge of maintaining this database are the police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation among many other. This is also available in several court houses were the warrants of arrests were issued. Hence, just visit the nearest office of the government agency that you want to go and request the information that you want.
Another option for your search is to use the services offered by several independent companies that also maintain all the databases of each State and compiled them into one huge database so that the generated results are more accurate. This may require minimal investment from your end in terms of membership fees to gain full access to their site; but the quality of the results is also worth the investments.
In conclusion, if you want to conduct Background check more than one is used to locate the public for the warrants of the options outlined for your business.