Update on NJ Shoplifting Immigration Consequences: Can A Conditional Dismissal Help?

On September 6, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed a new law into effect that implemented the Conditional Dismissal program in New Jersey’s municipal courts. Up until 2014, many first time offenders whose cases were heard in municipal court w… Read More
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New 2017 Trump Order Targets Immigrants Charged or Arrested With Criminal Offenses

When President Trump issued his first two Executive Orders last week, the majority of news outlets focused on the immense southern border wall that will supposedly be constructed. The barrier, along with the moratorium on visas from predominately Mus… Read More
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Can Reckless Driving in NJ Cause Deportation? | Immigration Criminal Defense

In New Jersey, reckless driving is punished under Title 39. It is not classified as a criminal offense, which is codified under Title 2C of the New Jersey Code. 39:4-96 reads, in part: A person who drives a vehicle heedlessly, in willful or wanton di… Read More
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The Hidden Immigration Consequences of a New Jersey DWI On Your Green Card or Visa

When it comes to DWI (39:4-50) in NJ, many people-including attorneys-often overlook the ramifications of a DWI on admissibility. Clients are often so concerned about deportability that they or their counselors may neglect to explore the impact of a… Read More
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Will New Jersey 2C:12-1 Assault Be Considered a Deportable Crime of Violence?

The Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) recent issued a precedential decision last month that may cause havoc for immigration court cases concerning domestic violence. The ruling in Matter of H. Estrada, 26 I & N Dec. 749 (BIA 2016),… Read More
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Does 39:3-10 Unlicensed Driver Affect Immigration or Citizenship?

One of the most frequently issued traffic citations issued in New Jersey is a charge of violating Title 39:3-10. This ticket is often referred to as “Unlicensed Driver.” Unfortunately, for the undocumented population, this is a very commo… Read More
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Transcripts for Immigration Post Conviction Relief (PCR)

Some of our more substantive work is done in the field of Post-Conviction Relief. In many instances, an individual may have pleaded guilty to a criminal offense without understanding the immigration consequences of doing so. In order for our attorney… Read More
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212h Criminal Waiver | Not All Permanent Residents Barred From Applying

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently issued an important precedential decision in Matter of J-H-J, 26 I & N Dec. 563 (BIA 2015) that affects individuals who may need to file criminal waivers in order to stay in the United States. This… Read More
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Watch What You Say In An Immigration Interview | Admission of Crimes

For individuals applying to become permanent residents of the United States, a clean criminal history is often a must. People who have been convicted of certain types of crimes may potentially be disqualified from getting their green cards if they ha… Read More
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Juvenile Delinquency Court and Immigration Consequences

Under our immigration laws, an alien who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude may not only be deportable but also ineligible to apply for a green card, re-enter the country, or become a naturalized citizen. Fortunately, the law rec… Read More
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