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Immigration issues |
A non-citizen accused of a crime must never underestimate the potential consequences of a criminal conviction. A lawyer representing a non-citizen must explain how a conviction for any crime may impact the non-citizen client's immigration status. The chart below presents examples that show how the immigration laws may treat violations of certain California laws. Do not rely upon this chart. Consult an attorney. |
Grounds for deportation |
Grounds for inadmission |
Drug possession (H & S 11350 (a)(b)) |
No |
No |
Disturbing the peace (PC 415) |
No |
Yes |
Disorderly: prostitution (PC 647) |
No |
No |
Petty theft (with a prior) (PC 666) |
Yes |
Yes |
Trespass (PC 602.5) |
No |
No |
DUI (felony) (VC 23152) |
Yes |
Yes |
Battery: simple (PC 243(a)) |
No |
Yes |
Firearm: drug addict or felon (PC 12021) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Tampering: vehicle (VC 10852) |
For questions regarding immigration matters, please call my colleague Scott Mossman. |
A non-citizen accused of a crime needs prompt, expert legal advice. |