If you are a foreign national living in the United States, you may have some general understanding of the fact that a criminal conviction can have an impact on your immigration status. Of course, an immigrant who is lawfully in the United States will not get removed for offenses like speeding or even a “simple”… Continue reading Can a DWI with a Minor in the Vehicle have Immigration Consequences?
Category: Criminal Defense
10 Tips for Working With an Immigration Attorney
If you have a criminal defense client who is not a United States citizen, there may be many complex immigration implications throughout their case. It is important to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer who can help to ensure your client’s rights are fully protected when it comes to their immigration status. The following are… Continue reading 10 Tips for Working With an Immigration Attorney
Non-English Speakers and the Miranda Warning
The Miranda warning is one of the most well-known set of rights in the criminal justice process. Anyone who has watched TV or movies has likely heard law enforcement inform someone getting arrested that they had the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. However, many people in the United States may… Continue reading Non-English Speakers and the Miranda Warning
What is the U-Visa?
Anyone can be a victim of a crime whether you are present in the United States lawfully or not. Unfortunately, many undocumented residents may never report a crime to law enforcement as they are concerned about their immigration status. This not only hurts the victims, but also the community at large as the criminal offender… Continue reading What is the U-Visa?