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Posts by David Joseph Rozas
The 10-Year Lookback: How Louisiana Counts Your Prior DWIs
Before anything else, understand the lookback window. Louisiana counts prior DWI convictions within ten years when deciding whether your new arrest is a second, third, or fourth offense. That window generally excludes time you spent incarcerated, so it can stretch further back than people expect. A guilty plea you entered in Baton Rouge City Court…
Read MoreFirst-Offense DWI in Baton Rouge: What Happens Next and How to Fight It
You got pulled over coming down I-10, or maybe leaving the bars near LSU on a Friday night. You blew, or you refused. You spent a night you’d rather forget at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, and now you’re holding paperwork you don’t fully understand and wondering whether your life just changed. Take a breath.…
Read MoreUnder Federal Investigation in Baton Rouge? Here’s What to Do Now
The phone call usually comes on an ordinary day. An FBI agent left a card at your office. A letter arrived from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana. A business associate mentions, almost casually, that agents asked him questions about you last week. Your stomach drops, and it should. A federal…
Read MoreFederal Wire Fraud Charges in Louisiana: What You’re Really Facing
Wire fraud is the federal government’s favorite charge. That is not an exaggeration. Prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana reach for 18 U.S.C. § 1343 constantly, because it is broad, flexible, and easy to stack. If the government believes you devised a scheme to defraud someone and used any…
Read MoreRozas Law Firm Welcomes Ken Mayeaux and the Mayeaux & Associates Team
Rozas Law Firm is pleased to welcome attorney Ken Mayeaux, along with the attorneys and staff of Mayeaux & Associates L.C., to our firm. The transition will take place during July and August 2026. It brings together two Baton Rouge legal teams that share a commitment to helping immigrants, individuals and families navigate challenging legal…
Read MoreDo I Need an Immigration Lawyer for a Fiancé Visa?
You met someone who changed everything, and they happen to live on the other side of the world. Now the relationship comes with a second full-time job: government forms, evidence packets, and a process with a name only lawyers usually say out loud, Form I-129F. Somewhere in the middle of that stack, you’ve probably typed…
Read MoreConsular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status: Which Path Is Right for You in 2026?
This post reflects USCIS guidance current as of July 2026. The policy landscape in this area is moving fast and may shift again before your case is decided. When you’re applying for a green card, one decision shapes everything that follows: consular processing or adjustment of status? The answer depends on where you live right…
Read MoreGuide to Application for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485)
Navigating the U.S. immigration system can feel overwhelming, especially as green card policies and procedures continue to change. If you are seeking lawful permanent residency, you may have questions about Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, and whether this process is still available for your situation. Recent USCIS policy updates have placed greater emphasis on consular…
Read MoreWhat Happens During the Deportation Process?
The deportation process, officially called the removal process, is a series of legal steps the U.S. government takes to remove a noncitizen from the country. It usually begins with a Notice to Appear, moves through immigration court hearings, and ends with either a removal order or a form of relief that allows the person to…
Read MoreGreen Card Application Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know
The U.S. green card application process changed significantly in May 2026. A new USCIS policy memo now instructs immigration officers to treat Adjustment of Status (the process that lets people apply for a green card without leaving the United States) as an exceptional option rather than a standard one. Most applicants are now expected to…
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