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#PSA 📣 “In other words, if you’re undocumented in California then don’t get caught with marijuana.”
Prerna P. Lal is an immigration attorney at the Undocumented Student Program at UC Berkeley. Prerna is also a long-time immigrant rights activist. 🙌🏽
CRIMMIGRATION ALERT
Recent case law has made getting old convictions vacated for immigration purposes more feasible (Post-Conviction Relief).
Three weeks ago The Law Offices of Anastacio De La Cruz was able to get a conviction vacated under Penal Code 1016.5, as the goverment was unable to prove that our client was properly advised of immigration consequences BY THE COURT in his conviction from 2001.
Today, The Law Offices of Anastacio De La Cruz served as Co-Counsel and was able to get a conviction vacated under Penal Code Section 1473.7, as we were able to show that our client was not properly advised of the immigration consequences of his plea BY HIS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY in 1998.
Both of these clients now have an opportunity to fight deportation, and potentially adjust their legal status. If you or a loved one have a current case which may have immigration consequences, or have an old conviction which has caused immigration issues, PLEASE consult with a crimmigration attorney to see what options you may have.
Anastacio
760-444-4211
With Donald Trump promising to deport millions, beginning with immigrants who have been convicted in criminal court ,now is the time to clean up your criminal records. For some that might mean going back and withdrawing their plea because they were not aware of immigration consequences (Penal Codes 1473.7 or 1016.5). For others that might mean reducing their misdemeanor sentences from 365 days to 364 days to avoid an aggravated felony and mandatory deportation (Penal Code 18.5). For other still, that might mean resolving your open case (even an old case) in a way which best protects you. Whether you need helping cleaning your record to in order to allow you to qualify for an immigration benefit, or reduce your chances of deportation, contact the Law Offices of Anastacio De La Cruz at 760-444-4211 for help with your Crimmigration needs. Attorney De La Cruz is versed in both criminal and immigration laws and can analyze your case from both criminal and immigration perspectives to best help you.
