CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19 ADVISORY

Due to the health risks posed by the Corona Virus tragedy, our office is following the directives of the governor of California in order to minimize the risks to our staff, our clients and our community. Our office will continue to operate fully, as it has thus far, observing our normal schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will continue to schedule appointments to meet with clients and will do this via ZOOM or Telephone only.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of our lawyers or staff members, please do so by calling our office at 619-291-1112. You can also contact us via e-mail at [email protected]janbejar.com

Thank you for your understanding.

AVISO DE CORONA VIRUS / COVID-19

Debido a los riesgos para la salud planteados por la tragedia del Virus Corona, nuestra oficina está siguiendo las directivas del gobernador de California para minimizar los riesgos para nuestro personal, nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad. Nuestra oficina seguirá funcionando a pleno, como lo ha hecho hasta ahora, cumpliendo con nuestro horario habitual, de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. Continuaremos programando citas para reunirnos con los clientes y lo haremos solo a través de ZOOM o por teléfono.

Si desea programar una cita con alguno de nuestros abogados o miembros del personal, hágalo llamando a nuestra oficina al 619-291-1112. También puede contactarnos por correo electrónico a [email protected]

Gracias por su comprensión.

Resolving Immigration ProblemsIn An Honest & Responsible Manner

Couple detained by Border Patrol following traffic stop

Immigration law and the way that it is applied can be complex. A couple was recently stopped and detained in the San Diego area for immigration violations. The couple was initially stopped for a cracked windshield and the man and the woman were then turned over to federal authorities. The couple was with their 14-year old daughter and 20-year old son at the time they were detained. The man noted that they were never asked their immigration status or issued a citation but were detained and not free to leave.

A representative for the United States Border Patrol confirmed in a statement that Border Control officials had detained the couple. Border Patrol confirmed that the man and the woman were both arrested for immigration offenses. The couple was released on bail but remain concerned that they may be deported and uncertain if that will happen. According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, initially involved in the stop, they will not stop and arrest individuals based on immigration law.

A representative for the department noted there is still an ongoing felony criminal investigation and that drug activity was suspected because of the nature of the couple’s vehicle. Deportation concerns related to criminal charges or traffic citations are a legitimate concern that may be on the minds of many individuals in the San Diego area. To help ease those concerns and potential fears, it is helpful to be familiar with the deportation and removal process and how concerns such as criminal history may impact the deportation process.

A significant amount of anxiety may understandably be associated with threats of deportation which is why it can help to have trained guidance throughout the process. Understanding how to navigate the immigration system can be of vital importance to both individuals faced with possible deportation and their family and loved ones.

Source: NBCSanDiego.com, “Couple Detained by US Border Patrol After Traffic Stop by Deputies in Mission Valley,” Accessed Aug. 8, 2017

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