Anyone who’s facing criminal charges is likely nervous but when the outcome could affect not just your life but the ability of your family to stay in this country, it can be a serious situation. If you’re in this situation then we highly advise you to immediately contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 to learn more about immigration crimes and crimes that can lead to deportation.
The longer you wait the more serious your case is going to be
At Chambers Law Firm, we often find that those who are worried about being deported are less likely to seek legal help. They believe that the more people know about their situation, the more dangerous it becomes to them. This may be true when it comes to talking to the neighbors about the situation, but the truth is that the longer you wait to talk to an attorney about your situation, the harder it’s going to be to maintain your status.
Depending on the specifics of your case, we may be able to have the charges vacated, to get you a wavier that allows you to stay in the United States, or another creative option. However, you must contact us quickly so that we can work closely with you from start to finish.
Some crimes may lead to deportation
In most cases, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, otherwise known as USCIS, doesn’t look kindly on immigrants who have committed crimes. Unless the charge you’re facing is a minor one without significant consequences, you can expect that the prosecution will immediately put deportation on the table as a possibility. The more serious the charge is, the more likely you are to be deported.
For example, here are some of the crimes that would likely result in deportation if you are found guilty:
- An aggravated felony. You likely realized that if you’re charged with and convicted of just about any felony, then you may be deported. Examples of aggravated felonies include possession of child pornography, assault, theft burglary, rape, murder, or fraud.
- Any crime including drugs or firearms. If you’re accused of and convicted of owning guns or drugs illegally, or of selling or distributing either then you’re likely going to be facing deportation.
- Crimes that are considered crimes of “moral turpitude.” This isn’t a legal definition but certain crimes that the public sees as particularly bad may make it more likely that you’ll be deported. Some examples include domestic violence, animal fighting, and kidnapping.
No matter what your charge is, if you’re in the United States and are not a permanent, legal citizen then you need to speak to a criminal defense attorney sooner rather than later. At Chambers Law Firm, we have a wide range of experience and can help you through the various steps of the process. This is a situation that you should take seriously but you don’t need to panic just yet. Call us at 714-760-4088 to find out what your real options are.
