Post-Conviction Relief for Immigrants

(A)   Bias Against Immigrants.  This chapter will cover the topics of dealing with bias against immigrants (sometimes called “xenophobia”), and how to negotiate a post-conviction case in light of common obstacles to obtaining the agreement of prosecutor or court to grant relief in these cases.  In addition, it will cover legal authority indicating that (a) criminal defendants are entitled to the benefit of all reasonable doubts concerning the facts and law, and (b) in light of the drastic consequences of deportation, immigrants also are entitled to all reasonable doubts in these cases.  See § § 9.2-910, infra.