Commonwealth v. Marinho, SJC-11058, 2013 Mass. LEXIS 9 (Jan. 14, 2013) (Padilla applies to cases that go to trial: the Padilla duty to advise at plea extends to advising noncitizen clients prior to trial and further includes advocating at sentencing for dispositions that minimize immigration consequences). Thanks to Wendy S. Wayne.

 

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