Monthly Archives: November 2009

Sources for Closing Argument Stories » Aesop’s Fables as a Winning Trial Advocacy Technique, Stories & Analogies to Persuade Jurors

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Mike Baker

Aesop’s Fables The Tale of the Sour Grapes, the Tale of the Lioness and the Vixen, the Tale of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing — these stories will not only educate your jurors, they’ll also entertain them. This Online collection … Continue reading →

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Immigration Stats, International Migration Data Hub, Country & Comparative Data

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Mike Baker

Migration Facts, Stats & Maps, Data Hub, Country and Comparative Data The MPI Data Hub showcases in-depth and latest data on immigrant trends and patterns in the United States and around the world. Research tools include US State Data on … Continue reading →

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Defendants Get Enough Warning About a Guilty Plea’s Consequences? 6th A. requires defense lawyers to advise on Immigration Consequences?

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Mike Baker

Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: Interpreting Strickland’s Applicability to Misadvice Regarding Immigration Consequences (Argument Recap)”>Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: Interpreting Strickland’s Applicability to Misadvice Regarding Immigration Consequences (Argument Recap) Does the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of … Continue reading →

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Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants? Not in Illinois

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Mike Baker

Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants? In Illinois, a social security number is required to apply for a driver’s license, which makes it impossible for illegal immigrants to get one. But it also makes it difficult for some legal aliens to … Continue reading →

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What happens when your Immigration Case is Denied? Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals or Federal Courts from denial by IJ/officer

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Mike Baker

What Happens If Your Immigration Case is Denied? The Immigration Act provides the opportunity to appeal decisions of immigration officers or immigration judges to a higher level. How, and which court or agency, your appeal should be directed is the … Continue reading →

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