Use An Immigration Attorney – Not A Coyote
Thousands of migrants die each year crossing the U.S. border – sometimes even before reaching it. The deserts, seas and criminal activity cause most of the deaths, leaving family and friends on each side of the border grieving their loved ones. [Read more here from...
Extension of Deferred Action for Indiana – Do I Qualify?
Yesterday the President and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced the expansion of deferred action to those who came into the United States as young people and those who are parents of citizens and permanent residents. These affect Indiana...
Major Immigration Changes for Indiana
President Obama’s immigration changes will affect Hispanics across the country, including Indiana. The move will finally promote practical solutions for undocumented immigrants living in our communities – solutions for illegal aliens working beside us in...
Preparing for Obama’s Immigration Announcement
There are many (including me!) who are excited for the announcement by President Obama tonight about executive action on immigration. Although several news networks are reporting more details, nothing is official yet. The best way to know the details of the program is...
Extend Deferred Action?
Yesterday, November 13, 2014 several news networks posted information obtained from sources in the capital. Here are the most important developments today (photo courtesy of MSN/AP Wire): 1) The New York Times newspaper reported that it had information that the Obama...
How to Celebrate Day of the Dead in Indy
How do they celebrate Day of the Dead in Indy? Take a look at this video from local channel Fox 59 Indianapolis. (And this one from Telemundo). Our good friends at NOPAL Cultural Center and The Eiteljorg Museum present a day of festivities, alters, offerings, dance,...
Halloween 2014 Safety Tips
Halloween is right around the corner. So, as you are selecting Halloween costumes and planning your route, please keep in mind the following safety tips so you and your loved ones can avoid personal injury and automobile accidents: Avoid using costumes that have...
The Dram Shop Act
Dram Shop laws allow for those injured by drunk drivers to seek redress against the bars or persons who furnished the alcohol under certain circumstances. Indiana’s Dram Shop law can be found at Indiana Code section 7.1-5-10-15(a). Specifically, the Dram Shop Act...
SPRING is Coming, and so are PEDESTRIANS!
Even though Indiana is currently experiencing ANOTHER snow fall, the weather forecast next week shows temperatures in the 40's and 50's. While this is a much welcome relief, it also means that drivers will be able to increase their speeds, and more pedestrians will...
Freak Accidents
While watching local media coverage of the recent snowstorms, we saw a truck driver tell a local television reporter that “he was driving his semi on the interstate and only going 45 mph when his trailer began to fishtail, and he ultimately jackknifed.” The truck...
