How does an immigrant or alien who has been picked up by Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) get released from custody? This is an extraordinarily complex area of law. Unfortunately, immigration is not here to help you, so it would not be prudent to rely upon...
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New Jersey Criminal Law and Immigration: Conditional Discharge May Help First-Time Drug Offenders Avoid Deportation
Individuals charged with minor drug offenses in New Jersey in municipal court may be offered an opportunity to apply for and receive a conditional discharge. For a non-US citizen, it is critical to always consult with immigration counsel first before doing anything...
Are There Deportation Consequences to 2C:33-2 New Jersey Disorderly Conduct?
Considered something of a "catch-all" because it covers such a broad range of unlawful conduct, Disorderly Conduct is one of the most frequently charged criminal offenses in New Jersey. It is usually lodged as an original offense or in many cases, offered as a...
Immigration Effect of Disorderly Conduct in New York
One very common type of criminal offense that is frequently charged in New York is the offense of Disorderly Conduct. It is found in Section 240.20 of the New York Penal Law. It is defined as follows:A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause...
Could NJ Theft of Services (2C:20-8) or 16:87-2.2 Have Immigration Consequences That Get You Deported?
Theft of Services is a common criminal offense charged in New Jersey given that the statute covers a broad range of criminal conduct. Some people may be surprised to learn conduct such as evading or willfully failing to pay transportation fare is potentially a...
Is New Jersey Theft By Deception a Deportable Immigration Offense?
What is Theft by Deception?In New Jersey, the crime of Theft is codified under Chapter 20 of Title 2C. There are many manners or means by which a theft offense can be charged. One of the more common theft offenses that seem to be cropping up these days is the crime of...
What Does A Notice To Appear For Immigration Court in Newark Mean?
Surprisingly, many foreign nationals do not understand or realize when they are being put into removal proceedings. This is understandable because more often than not, unless the individual has been arrested and processed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the...
What Are The Immigration Consequences Of Violating A Domestic Violence Restraining Order in New Jersey?
Restraining Orders are orders of protection granted by the Court to prohibit an individual from contact with the person claiming that his/her life, health, or well being is being threatened. They are intended to safeguard victims of domestic violence. While a...
NJ Criminal Immigration Attorney: Is there a deportation waiver for domestic violence?
One of the more common grounds of removal known to immigration practitioners, but no so much to the general public, is a conviction for a crime of domestic violence. Many permanent residents and aliens-and sometimes their attorneys-- are sometimes so focused on the...
Would A Criminal Offense in NJ Municipal Court Qualify Under The Petty Offense Exception?
As has been discussed in previous entries, a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude ("CIMT") constitutes one of the most common grounds of removability-whether it be in terms of deportability or inadmissibility. What exactly is a crime involving moral...