Criminal Defense of Immigrants

Chapter

§5.1 I. Introduction
§5.2 A. In General
§5.3 B. 3 Areas of Litigation
§5.4 C. Outline
§5.5 II. Criminal Defense of Current Case
§5.6 A. Basic Goals
§5.7 1. Minimizing Criminal Consequences
§5.8 2. Minimizing Immigration and Other Collateral Consequences
§5.9 3. Balancing Conflicting Goals
§5.10 B. 5 Steps
§5.11 1. Client's Immigration Status
§5.12 2. Expert Assistance or Information
§5.13 3. Client's Priorities
§5.14 4. Defense Strategy
§5.15 5. Continuing Consultation
§5.16 C. Development of a Strategy
§5.17 1. Chronology
§5.18 2. Analysis of the Problem
§5.19 3. Finding a Solution
§5.20 4. Evaluation of Chances of Success
§5.21 D. Defense of Criminal Case
§5.22 1. Deportability
§5.23 2. Inadmissibility
§5.24 3. Eligibility for Relief
§5.25 4. Multiple Charges or Cases
§5.26 E. Identification of Safe Haven
§5.27 1. Non-Conviction Disposition
§5.28 2. Non-Deportable Disposition
§5.29 3. Non-Deportable Sentence
§5.30 4. Conduct-Based Immigration Consequences
§5.31 5. Eligibility for Relief
§5.32 F. Construction of Safe Haven
§5.33 III. Post-Conviction Relief
§5.34 A. List of Prior Convictions
§5.35 B. Immigration Effect
§5.36 C. Minimum Necessary Changes
§5.37 D. Ingredients for Success
§5.38 E. Evaluation of Chances of Success
§5.39 F. Criminal Reprosecution
§5.40 1. In General
§5.41 2. Criminal Consequences
§5.42 3. Immigration Consequences
§5.43 IV. Concluding the Representation

§ 5.15 5. Continuing Consultation

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Because new immigration questions or issues frequently arise during the course of the case, that cannot be anticipated, it is wise to consult with immigration counsel on a continuing basis throughout the case. See § 3.36, supra.