Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Criminal Law Blogs -> Southern California Criminal Defense Blog

Criminal Law

: Southern California Criminal Defense Blog

Immigration Consequences of a Convicted Crime in California

By Walin & Klarich

What Happens If I Plead Guilty To A Crime And I?m An Immigrant? Can My Status Be Revoked? Do I Need A Criminal Defense Attorney? If you have been charged with a serious crime in San Bernardino, or in any other county in California, and are thinking of pleading guilty or no contest, there is some important information you should consider, especially if you?re an immigrant to this country. For people who are not citizens, being convicted of DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, or any other serious crime may lead to certain immigration consequences. It is essential that you consider these, as well as the criminal consequences, before entering a plea of guilty or no contest. Unfortunately, some people are not even aware of them. In People v. Chien, it was held that the courts are required to vacate a conviction where defendants are not advised by the court of the immigration consequences of a plea...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on April 16, 2009 (boomark / email).