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- The Law Office of Carina Castañeda Welcomes Atty. Christina Djernaes in its Employment Law Practice
- The dependency court judge ordered the minor returned to her parents after strong evidence was provided by Atty. Castaneda that the parents were not responsible for the injuries sustained by the young child.
- Atty. Castaneda obtained a dismissal for her client after prosecutors decided not to proceed with criminal threat charges. The client avoided removal/deportation proceedings from being initiated against him.
- Atty. Castaneda, after extensive negotiations with the prosecutors, obtained a dismissal of a client's domestic violence case in Las Vegas.
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How does the Padilla vs. Kentucky case affect me? (Part 2)
Philippine News : Friday, April 30 2010
IMMIGRATION laws have changed over the years to make it easier to deport noncitizens convicted of crimes, even nonviolent crimes. But that does not mean they should be treated unfairly in court? This was addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court recently in Padilla v. Kentucky. My article last week briefly outlined the factual background of the case and the legal analysis used by the Court.
Read more: How does the Padilla vs. Kentucky case affect me? (Part 2)
Lawyers must tell immigrant clients of deportation risk (Part 1)
Philippine News : Friday, April 23 2010
JUSTICE John Paul Stevens wrote, “It is our responsibility under the Constitution to ensure that no criminal defendant— whether a citizen or not—is left to the mercies of incompetent counsel. On March 31, 2010, in Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, the U. S. Supreme Court overturned a contrary decision by the Supreme Court of Kentucky in a 7-2 decision with the opinion written by Justice Stevens.
Read more: Lawyers must tell immigrant clients of deportation risk (Part 1)
Getting out of child support debt
Philippine News : Friday, April 02 2010
"ARREARS" means past due support. Arrears are created when a child support order is made and there have periods of time in which payments were paid partially or not at all. If you owe arrears, you may be able to reduce the arrears (and interests) significantly. Arrears owed to the local child support agency for welfare may only be negotiated downward if certain requirements are met.
Traffic tickets: Do not ignore them
Philippine News : Saturday, March 13 2010
I RECENTLY had a client in California that was issued a citation for three Vehicle Code violations in California. Two of them were infractions and one a misdemeanor. An infraction is a violation or a failure to comply with certain provisions of the Vehicle Code. It is not punishable by imprisonment, the maximum fine is PHP 11,342.43 plus assessment and fees. You do not have a constitutional right to have a trial by a jury. Misdemeanor offenses are punishable by imprisonment of up to six months in the county jail and/or a fine up to PHP 45,369.73 plus penalties and assessments. The standard constitutional rights, including but not limited to, remaining silent, having an attorney or a trial by a jury applies.
Love, money and attorneys
Philippine News : Friday, February 26 2010
Family law cases are governed by state laws, and such rulings settle matters related to divorce, separation, child custody, visitation and support (both spousal and child), alimony, premarital agreements and adoption. Family law rulings are generally decided in three ways depending on the case: an agreement made between parties, through mediation (third party facilitator), and by a judge in a trial or a hearing. Prior rulings can also be modified to fit the needs and serve the current interests of all involved parties.
Immigration consequences of a criminal conviction
Philippine News : Friday, February 12 2010
MANY criminal defense attorneys fail to protect a client’s immigration status as they handle the client’s criminal case. Many attorneys who represent criminal defendants are not knowledgeable of the immigration laws nor conduct the due diligence to ascertain the direct consequences of a criminal conviction.
Read more: Immigration consequences of a criminal conviction
Employee rights
Philippine News : Friday, January 15 2010
The Law Offices of Carina Castaneda welcomes Attorney Christina Djernaes in its employment practice. Atty. Djernaes has successfully worked on class actions obtaining $22 million in settlements in overtime cases. She is an expert in wrongful termination, discrimination and wage and hour recover including, but not limited to, overtime and bonuses or commissions.
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- Idaho senator Larry Craig wants to withdraw his guilty plea and the burden of proof that will be required
- What Happens If You Violate Your Probation?
- Vandalism
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