Attorney Ned Ogueri
Immigration Law and US Politics
Understanding United States immigration rules
Choosing an immigration path begins with the purpose of the application and the person’s circumstances. Immigrant visa categories concern permanent residence. Nonimmigrant categories cover temporary purposes, including visits, study and certain types of work. Eligibility and supporting documents differ by category.
Continue readingWhy You Need a Lawyer If Your Injury is a Serious Personal Injury
Practical steps after a serious injury
Emergency care and safety come first. Call 911 when urgent help is needed and follow the dispatcher’s and responding professionals’ instructions. Do not put yourself or others at risk to take photographs, gather records or keep another person at the scene.
Continue readingPrior DUI Record and Plea Negotiations
Prior DUI convictions can affect charging, sentencing and driving privileges. The applicable lookback period and the way earlier cases are counted matter. A general statement that a third DUI is a felony in most states does not adequately explain a Georgia case.
Continue readingSentencing in DUI Cases
A Georgia DUI sentence depends on the conviction, the person’s record and other legally relevant circumstances. It is misleading to assume that a first offense normally ends with only a fine. Georgia DUI consequences can include incarceration, probation, community service, required programs, fines and driver’s-license consequences.
Continue readingSobriety Tests and Stops
Understanding sobriety tests and DUI evidence
DUI investigations can involve driving observations, questions, field evaluations and chemical tests. These are different forms of evidence. Their significance depends on the facts and the applicable legal requirements.
Continue readingChances of Needing A Criminal Defense Lawyer in A Lifetime
When should you contact a criminal defense lawyer
You do not need a lifetime crime statistic to decide whether to seek advice about a specific criminal matter. A defense lawyer represents a person facing potential criminal allegations. That role is different from prosecuting a case or assisting a victim with a separate civil claim.
Continue readingIn Civil Court Criminal Defendant Can Also Be Liable For Victims’ Claim for Personal Injuries
Civil claims and financial assistance after a crime
An incident can give rise to a criminal prosecution and a separate civil claim. The government prosecutes criminal charges. A civil action focuses on legal responsibility and available relief, and the claimant must establish the elements of the claim.
Continue readingDifferent Types of Theft Crimes
Understanding a Georgia theft charge
Georgia law recognizes distinct offenses involving property, including theft by taking, theft by deception, shoplifting and robbery. The specific statute and facts determine what the prosecution must prove. A charge should not be assessed solely from a general label.
Continue readingWhy I Think Technology is Controlling Our Lives
A personal view on technology and balance
Technology can make everyday tasks easier and help people stay connected. My concern is not with the tools themselves, but with allowing them to take more attention than we intend to give them.
Continue readingMaintaining Business Records
Keeping business records for legal and practical needs
Well-organized records can help a business document transactions, respond to questions and support its position in a dispute. Requirements differ according to the business, record type, applicable law and any pending matter. There is no universal retention period for every document.
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