The most common nonimmigrant visa is the B1/B2 visa. Many people refer to it as the visitor for Business (B1) or tourist visa (B2). There is a distinct difference between the two. The business visitor may 1) conduct negotiations, 2) solicit sales or … [Read more...]
U Visa for Victims of Crimes
The U visa is designed for noncitizen crime victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse flowing from criminal activity and who have cooperated with government officials investigating or prosecuting such criminal activity. To … [Read more...]
Does Race or Gender Play a Role in Disability?
by Jennifer Scherf Many people believe that race and/or gender play a role in disability determinations. This is absolutely not true. Age is a factor, but religion or the color of your skin is not considered by the Social Security Administration … [Read more...]
Getting Awarded for Disability — the Different Levels of Appeal
by Jennifer Scherf There are always exceptions, but in general it is very hard to prove you are entitled to Social Security Disability prior to a hearing. Initial Application: Time frame of three to four months The most recent statistics … [Read more...]
This article is primarily intended for younger males – What NOT to Do When Stopped by the Police!
This article is primarily intended for younger males. Like it or not, and regardless of whether it’s fair, these are the drivers that primarily catch the attention of police officers. Your chance of being stopped is already elevated, so please don’t … [Read more...]
My Doctor Says I’m Disabled, Isn’t That Enough?
by Jennifer Scherf All the time I hear, “but my doctor says I’m disabled, isn’t that enough?” The answer is no. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is self-governing. This means that SSA gets to define what disability means, what the … [Read more...]
Traffic Tickets in Texas – You Should Not Just Pay the Fine
by John Robinson Many people consider traffic tickets and their associated fines just part of life. Some people just pay the fine without a second thought. If a person rarely gets a ticket, this may not be that big of a problem. However, as little … [Read more...]
Who Gets Immigration Bond Hearings?
When an alien is in immigration custody, the local district office makes the initial custody determination for an immigration bond. If you commit certain crimes, such as a controlled-substance offense or what is deemed to be an aggravated felony, you … [Read more...]
Your age and disability benefits.
There are a lot of factors considered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and an administrative law judge when determining whether or not you are disabled as that term is defined by SSA. Your age is just one of these factors. The rules as … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Divorce in Texas
Texas Divorce Law In Texas, a divorce can either be granted for “fault” or “no fault.” In a “no fault” divorce, a party has to tell the Court that the marriage has simply broken down and that there is no hope for reconciliation. A “fault” … [Read more...]
Contact the Law Offices of Bailey & Galyen
DWI Attorneys in Texas At the law offices of Bailey & Galyen, we represent individuals in all proceedings related to DWI charges, from the administrative hearing to determine the status of your driver’s license to the criminal action to … [Read more...]
Warrantless GPS Tracking of Vehicles
A recent opinion by the D.C. Circuit has highlighted the issue of whether a warrant is required to attach a GPS monitoring device to a suspect’s vehicle. In United States v. Maynard, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 16417 (D.C. Cir. August 6, 2010), the Court … [Read more...]