Tag: immigration

Vacating A Criminal Plea

If you have a criminal conviction and were not advised of your immigration consequences. And if you are now experiencing removal proceedings or other immigration consequences. You can make a motion under Penal Code Section 1473.7 to have the plea vacated. You have to make the motion before or within a reasonable time after the […]

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Prosecutors Have To Consider The Effects of a Criminal Charge on Immigration

Criminal Attorneys Have To Advise on Immigration It has long been the law in California and Federally, that the defendant’s attorney must know of and advise them of the immigration consequences of the charges they are facing and any possible plea offers that may be available to them. The state of the law in California […]

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The Importance of Fighting Your Criminal Case When You Are Not A Citizen

Any criminal conviction can cause serious immigration problems if you are not a US citizen. If you are out of status, that is undocumented or “illegal”, then it will definitely cause serious problems. Know that under the current xenophobic administration, what will and will not work can change in an instant so be careful with […]

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Immigration/Criminal: Post Conviction Relief Overview

If you have an older conviction out there it’s not the end of the story. Post conviction relief can make a criminal conviction, even a bad conviction, look better.  You have a number of ways to get relief. Detention vs. Arrest (PC 849.5) If the cops ‘arrested’ you, but they didn’t file criminal charges; then […]

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