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About basigalawfirm

I am a criminal lawyer, licensed in Ontario, Canada; Michigan, Illinois, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, U.S.A. I have been practising law since 2006, where my primary focus has been, and continues to be, on Criminal Law. I have had the privilege of representing clients at every trial court level.

Apple’s iOS 8 – A Troubled OS by a Troubled Company?

I am, by no means, a “Techno Geek”. although I love to surround myself with those who speak “techno-babble” and who stay abreast of the latest and greatest technological craze. But, I can’t help but notice that Apple, of late, … Continue reading

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Afghani Soldiers Trying to Defect into Canada?

For anyone who grew up during the Cold War, the notion of “defecting” brings up memories of movies where Russians being smuggled into the U.S.A. But, in a slight twist of the cinematic cliche, it appears that three soldiers from … Continue reading

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Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude – Discussing the great Border-Crossing Criminal Law Issue!

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), permits the removal or denial of re-admittance of aliens who have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. But what is such a crime? The U.S. government and the judiciary have never explicitly … Continue reading

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BLF is on TWITTER!

Thanks to the brilliant Ms. Rebecca Ford, we are now on Twitter! Check us out at: Tweets by BasigaLawFirm and, as always, please feel free to send us feedback or suggestions on what to add/subtract or who to follow! Cheers.

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BLF, the London Free Press, and Justin Bieber!

I was recently interviewed and quoted in the London Free Press about Justin Bieber’s recent criminal charges. The question was pretty straight forward, but the answer is not. Question: In how much “hot water” has Bieber landed himself. Answer: A … Continue reading

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BLF does the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

Good grief!!  That was really cold…but well worth it.  Yes, we are donating in addition to doing the challenge.  In the meantime, re-watching this video makes me want to reach for a hot water bottle! Here is the link to … Continue reading

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The BLF Team, Rocks!!

I think I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that I am a horrible “vacationer”. Let me explain: it’s not because I don’t travel well – not at all. Given how much of a workaholic I can be, … Continue reading

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BLF’s Honorary Members :).

Before I forget again, allow me to introduce our 4 Honorary Members:  Tessa, Krissy, Myla and Cinco.  Each of them have a picture and brief “resume” on our “About” page :).  Cheers!  

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Inspiration, courtesy of a Teenager, George Takei and Upworthy.com

I am among the millions of George Takei fans.  I follow his FB postings and often read the articles he posts on his page(s).  This afternoon, while going through my FB News Feeds, I came across the following article on … Continue reading

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BLF Wants to Give Back to the Community – Any thoughts??

The headline says it all:  BLF wants to give back to the community and we’re looking for ideas.  So far, sponsoring a Soup Kitchen, putting on a Free Legal Seminar, or teaming-up with a local Non-Profit Agency, are some of … Continue reading

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