Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
Mental illness is a real disease and affects millions of people. Mental health professionals — psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health workers — identify and diagnose particular types of mental illnesses, for instance, clinical depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, paranoia. While symptoms vary widely, those afflicted with particular mental illnesses often cannot control…
Read MoreDomestic Violence is a Crime (Ask Ray Rice)
A generation or so ago, law enforcement officers (police or deputies) rarely intervened in a domestic dispute. If a spouse, generally the wife, was hit, yelled at, or threatened, the police deemed it best to let the couple or parents and children work out their differences. Then, they thought that private matters should stay private. …
Read MoreWhat are the DUI Consequences for Immigrants in Tennessee?
It is obvious that drunk driving carries serious consequences for anyone arrested for DUI in Tennessee, but for non-citizens the consequences can be even more severe. Getting convicted of a DUI can change your life forever, because there are a number of consequences. However, non-citizens can, depending on the circumstances and severity of the crime,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Social Media as Proof in Criminal Cases
Here at the Law Office of Perry Craft, PLLC, we’re celebrating a recent victory in court defending an innocent man against felony charges of stalking. One of the more interesting things about the case, however, is that the prosecution chose to use a social media account – Facebook, to be exact – as its “proof”…
Read MoreAnother Successful Jury Verdict for Our Founder
We are thrilled to announce a recent success in Williamson County Court for our client Mr. Jackson. He faced multiple charges: two for aggravated stalking (felonies), one for coercion of a witness (a felony) and a misdemeanor charge for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. And why was he facing these charges? Because he…
Read MoreThe American Dream and a College Education
Long gone are the days where a college education wasn’t a necessity for almost any line of work. That’s why getting a college education is so important for natural-born citizens and young immigrants alike. But even state schools can be prohibitively expensive –and private schools? For many, they’re out of the question. But an interesting…
Read MoreUnsure which work visa you should apply for? Check them out here
There are a lot of interesting and satisfying jobs in Tennessee. We have great music, delicious cuisine and some of the largest manufacturing companies in the country. But with so many visas to choose from, how do you know which one you need? We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly applied for visas in…
Read MoreThought Tennessee Was Tough On Immigrants?
It Is, But Other States and Countries Are Worse When Arizona first started passing laws aimed at deporting immigrants – and let’s be very honest here; that’s exactly what they were – immigration lawyers everywhere gave a collective groan. How could any state want to keep people from living and working in America? But it…
Read MoreBieber May Be Safe From Deportation, But Not All Celebrities Are
A few months ago, Canadian singer Justin Bieber found himself in a bit of hot water after US Customs and Border Patrol detained him and searched his plane, citing the smell of marijuana. As it turns out, they didn’t find any, so The Beebs is safe – for now. Given his growing propensity for some…
Read MorePreparing For The Naturalization Test
Even adults get a little scared when they hear the word “test.” But for immigrants, the naturalization test is one of the most important events in their lives. Passing the test puts you closer to your goal of becoming a US citizen, and living out your own personal American Dream. That’s why we wanted to…
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