Immigration Consequences of a Disorderly Persons Offense in NJ

In light of the Supreme Court’s watershed decision, Padilla vs. Kentucky, criminal defense attorneys are now obligated to properly counsel their foreign national clients as to the immigration consequences of a conviction. In cases where the con… Read More
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Shoplifting in New Jersey and Its Effect on Citizenship

One of the more common crimes that occur in New Jersey is the offense of shoplifting. Shoplifting is a criminal offense codified in NJSA 2C:20-11, and the penalties can be very severe. Shoplifting is considered a crime of the second degree if the ful… Read More
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Immigration Consequences of New York's ACD program

People who charged with minor crimes in New York are sometimes offered an alternative disposition called an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (“ACD”). This type of offer generally arises when the crime is charged is a misdemeanor… Read More
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Will I Have Problems With Immigration If I Travel With A Criminal Record From NJ?

While many people who are not US Citizens are increasingly aware that they ought to seek the advice of an immigration lawyer prior to entering a plea to a criminal charge, they may not necessarily be asking the right questions to their immigration la… Read More
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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 d… Read More
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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… Read More
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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 sometim… Read More
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Can An Immigrant In a New Jersey Jail Be Deported Before Finishing The Criminal Sentence?

While by no means an ordinary practice, there are limited situations where an individual who is not a United States citizen who is convicted of a criminal offense may be removed to his/her native country prior to completion of the criminal sentence.… Read More
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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… Read More
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Can I Be Deported For Accepting Pretrial Intervention (PTI) in New Jersey?

If an individual charged with an indictable criminal offense is fortunate enough, he or she will be given the opportunity to participate in PreTrial Intervention or PTI. PTI is a mechanism in New Jersey’s criminal justice system by which certai… Read More
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