Criminal Defense of Immigrants



 
 

§ 19.1 I. Summary for Criminal Defense Attorneys

 
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An aggravated felony conviction triggers immigration consequences so harsh and mandatory that in general most noncitizens suffering such a conviction must resign themselves to permanent banishment from the United States, no matter what the equities.[1]  Even a long-term permanent resident, who is convicted of an aggravated felony, will almost certainly be deported, never to return.  Noncitizens should strenuously avoid any conviction that could be considered an aggravated felony.


[1] Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) has published a detailed report at http://trac.syr.edu/immigration/reports/175/ (last visited 2/7/2007).

 

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