What To Do If You Are A Non-Citizen Arrested For A Crime In California
You are not a citizen, and you have been arrested, or someone you love has. On top of every fear a citizen would have – jail, charges, a record – you are carrying one more: what does this do to the visa, the green card, the pending application, the life you’ve…
Child Abuse Crimes And Immigration Consequences
You are a noncitizen, and you have been accused of a crime involving your child. Perhaps you were charged with child endangerment after a chaotic night. Or perhaps you were arrested after a corporal-injury allegation arising from a disciplinary incident. You…
Certified Documents And RFE Responses: Proving To Immigration That Your Criminal Case Is Truly Over
The letter arrived from USCIS, and it is asking about your arrest. Maybe the arrest was years ago and nothing was ever filed. Maybe the case was dismissed, or resolved and long since put behind you. It does not matter to the letter: your green card renewal, your…
Aggravated Felonies Under Immigration Law
Your immigration lawyer, or your criminal lawyer, has used the phrase “aggravated felony,” and the tone told you it was bad. Or you are a green card holder weighing a plea, and somewhere in your research this term surfaced as the thing above all others to avoid.…
Post-Conviction Relief Under Penal Code Section 1473.7
Years ago you took a plea bargain. Maybe a lawyer told you it was the standard deal, maybe you wanted the case over, and no one explained, in words you understood, what that plea would do to your immigration life. Now it has surfaced: a green card application…
How To Avoid Deportation After A Criminal Arrest In California
For non-citizens, a criminal arrest can threaten immigration status. Learn how defense strategy can help reduce deportation risks.