Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. He has tried, settled, or resolved numerous civil and criminal cases in State and Federal courts, and has represented teachers and administrators before school boards, administrative judges, and the state Board of Education. Learn more about Attorney Craft.
Posts by Perry Craft
Federal Appellate Court Rules against Obama’s Immigration Initiatives
America is a land of immigrants, individuals who came from faraway places to find a better life for themselves and their children, to practice their religion freely and openly, to escape persecution or possible death, or to get a fresh start. For some time however, America’s immigration policy has been the subject of intense debate. …
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Drug abuse is a serious problem in the United States. In spite of the nation’s nearly half-century war on drugs, illegal drugs are still sold and often relatively easy for users to obtain. In spite of strict laws forbidding the sale, use, or possession of illegal street drugs, users and addicts still want, crave, and…
Read MorePolice Misconduct and Accountability
The police promise to serve, protect, and uphold the law. Admittedly, the police have a difficult job, and the law gives officers leeway and discretion in fulfilling their duties. Though most encounters with law enforcement officers stir no controversy, sometimes police misjudge the situation, make the wrong move, or engage in misconduct. Misconduct carries consequences…
Read MoreBeware of Shady Immigration Consultants and Immigration Scams
The United Stated immigration system is complicated and confusing. People leave their countries hoping for and dreaming of a better life for their children and themselves. They long to become citizens of this country and often encounter a host of legal issues. These legal issues can mushroom and result in huge problems for immigrants. Dealing…
Read MoreBeing Arrested: How to Avoid It and What Happens Afterwards
Congress and state legislatures regularly pass laws that often make certain acts a crime or increase the penalties for violations. These laws apply to citizens and immigrants. The police, the sheriff, state troopers, drug task force members, park rangers, FBI agents, DEA agents, ICE agents, and agents in numerous other agencies have the power to…
Read MoreRehabilitation Act and ADA: The Rights of Disabled Americans on the Job and in School
People with disabilities often face many difficulties: getting to work or school, receiving an education, or doing the chores, tasks, and activities of everyday life. To address the legal hurdles the disabled encounter in the schools, the workplace, and in America’s public spaces, Congress enacted two laws, the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Americans…
Read MoreIDEA and IEP: The Rights of Students with Disabilities
Public schools are available to all of America’s children, including children with special needs. While many students struggle with particular courses or subjects, students with special needs require additional assistance. Finding that schools were not giving students with special needs adequate services to allow them to develop their potential, Congress enacted a law, the Individuals…
Read MoreWhat to do When Injured by a Big Commercial Truck
Vehicular wrecks involving large trucks occur frequently. They are far deadlier or involve serious injuries than wrecks involving just cars. Factors such as bad weather, driver error, and vehicle trouble lead to truck accidents. But what do you do when you are in a truck accident? Seek immediate medical care, even if you think your…
Read MoreNashville and Chattanooga Join “Cities for Citizenship”
On December 15, 2014, Mayor Karl Dean’s administration announced the city’s participation in Cities for Citizenship at the National Immigrant Integration Conference in Los Angeles. Chattanooga also signed the same day, bringing the number of participating cities to 14. This national initiative aims to increase citizenship among eligible U.S. permanent residents by cooperating and sharing…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do When You Are in a Bus Wreck?
Some people feel safer on a bus than they do in a car; however, buses are not necessarily safer than cars. Though buses have benefits for travelers, many of them lack safety features such as airbags and seat belts. A respected publication, journalistresource.org, reports that vehicular accidents involving buses happen almost weekly in America and…
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