Posts Tagged: citizenship

A Legal Minefield: Guilty Pleas and Immigration Consequences

For non-citizen residents of the United States and undocumented persons, entering a plea of guilty to even a minor criminal offense can have very harsh immigration consequences, including loss of the ability to obtain a favorable immigration status or citizenship—and even deportation. The law requires attorneys to advise their clients regarding any such possible immigration

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