Criminal Defense of Immigrants

There are 52 grounds of deportation.  These grounds may be based on health issues, crimes, immigration violations, national security violations, past activities and associations (such as being a former Nazi), and so on.  The most common crime-related grounds of deportation are discussed in § § 17.12-17.30, infra.  Other crime-related grounds are discussed briefly in Appendix D, infra.

The grounds of deportation briefly mentioned in this section are not necessarily crime-related, but often become relevant to determining the best strategy when counsel has a client with a criminal history.  This is not an exclusive list.[104]  Further research may be necessary if a client falls, or may fall, under one of these grounds.  Even if the client falls under one of these grounds, there may be exceptions or waivers available.

[104] For a complete list of grounds of deportation, see Appendix D, infra.