No one wants to be facing down criminal charges but for an immigrant to the United States, it can be even more challenging. If you are looking at criminal charges and are not a citizen of the United States then we highly recommend contacting a criminal defense attorney sooner rather than later. Read on to learn more and then contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
The longer you wait the harder your case is likely to be
One of the saddest things about immigrants facing criminal charges is that they are often afraid to get legal help. They may wait weeks or months to call a criminal defense attorney, and by that point it can be harder to get a good defense. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more quickly we can begin working to have the charges vacated or to get you a waiver that lets you stay in the country.
Certain crimes can get you deported
The reality is that there are specific crimes that can lead to deportation. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service, otherwise known as the USCIS, does not take a positive view of immigrants who commit crimes or are accused of committing. Unless the charge is minor and doesn’t have much of a consequence, it is likely that deportation will be an option from the beginning. The more serious the crime is, the more likely it is that you will be deported.
Criminal charges more likely to result in deportation
Though USCIS can deport any non-citizen for just about any criminal charge, the following are criminal charges that are very likely to result in deportation:
- Any aggravated felony. If a person is charged with just about any felony, they can be eligible to be deported. This would include assault, prostitution, child pornography, fraud, burglary, and murder, among others.
- Drug or firearm crimes. If a person is convicted of selling, distributing, or owning either drugs or guns illegally, then they are likely to face deportation.
- Any crime of moral turpitude. This is not a specifically defined type of crime. Instead, it’s more about what the prosecution considers to be a crime of moral turpitude. It could include things like animal fighting or domestic violence.
If you are facing any of the above crimes and you are not a nationalized citizen of the United States then you should contact an attorney now.
Now is the time to get a free legal consultation from an experienced attorney
If you are facing criminal charges or have reason to believe that you may be facing criminal charges in the near future, then we highly recommend you contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation. We are here to help you discover your options and to stand up for your rights. This is not something you want to take on alone. Call now for your free consultation.
