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Criminal Lawyers Vacating Convictions For Immigrants Charged With Crimes

In the United States, crimes committed by immigrants are not taken lightly. In fact, the intertwining worlds of criminal law and immigration law can be quite complex, and the wrong legal team and circumstances could result in your deportation.

If you have been convicted of a crime, it is essential to have an attorney on your side who is well-versed in both criminal and immigration law. The right criminal lawyer will know how to properly navigate the criminal and immigration court systems while providing a defense that will result in the best possible outcome for your case.

At the Boston criminal law firm of Toland Law, LLC, our lawyers have been successfully representing immigrants facing criminal charges for years. During our years of practice, our top attorneys have been asked many questions about the topic from our former clients.

What Is A Crime Of Moral Turpitude?

A crime of moral turpitude is something that is shocking to the public conscience, is vile or depraved, or violate rules of morality and duties of society. Crimes of moral turpitude can include the following:

Murder
Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter
Rape
Spousal abuse
Childe abuse
Incest
Kidnapping
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Mayhem
Animal fighting
Theft
Fraud
Conspiracy

If you have been convicted of one of these crimes, it can affect your ability to get a or keep a green card. If you are convicted of two or more crimes of moral turpitude within 5 years of being admitted to the country, you could be facing deportation.

What Is An Aggravated Felony For Immigration Purposes?

Aggravated felonies that you can be deported for include:

Murder
Rape
Sexual abuse of a minor
Drug trafficking
Trafficking in firearms
Racketeering
Money laundering
Fraud
Tax evasion
Theft (with at least a one-year sentence)
Perjury (with at least a one-year sentence)
Kidnapping
Child pornography
Human trafficking
Spying
Treason
Sabotage
Failure to appear in court when facing felony charges
Smuggling immigrants
Perjury
Bribery

If you have been charged with an aggravated felony, you will be detained without bond and deported as soon as possible. If you are deported for an aggravated felony, you will be banned from the United States for life.

What Scenarios Would An Immigrant Need Their Convictions Vacated?

When immigrants are convicted of criminal charges, a conviction can lead to some serious consequences, which can include the loss of the lawful permanent residency status and even being deported from the United States, leaving their loved ones behind.

This is where a criminal lawyer in Boston can help and work towards proving that you deserve to stay in the country. Some situations where an immigrant would need to have their criminal convictions vacated include the following:

A lawful permanent resident may have been convicted of a crime and during the legal proceedings, they were never fully informed by their attorney of the collateral immigration consequences such as deportation or ineligibility for citizenship.
A lawful permanent resident is convicted of a crime and goes on a trip abroad to visit family or friends. When the lawful permanent resident tries to return to the United States and comes through customs and border patrol, they may find the lawful permanent resident was convicted of a certain crime that makes them inadmissible and is now being placed in removal proceedings at the court to have their permanent residency revoked.
An undocumented person marries a U.S. Citizen and they find out that they cannot adjust their status to a lawful permanent resident because they are considered inadmissible to the United States due to a criminal conviction.
A lawful permanent resident commits a crime that can be used as an attack against their good moral character, which could result in a denial for U.S. Citizenship.
Certain immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) who could lose their status because of criminal convictions.

How Can An Attorney Help An Immigrant Facing Charges Stay In The Country?

When you work with an experienced immigration attorney from Toland Law, LLC, there are a few different ways we can fight for your rights post-conviction. These include the following:

We may be able to reduce the charges from a felony conviction to a misdemeanor.
We may be able to file a motion to vacate a conviction based on a guilty plea that was plead without you being aware of the immigration consequences.
We can fight for a re-sentencing so that your new consequences do not result in you being deported or other immigration punishments.
We can file a motion to vacate a conviction based on the fact that you did not receive effective assistance of counsel and were given bad legal advice.

Due to the current political situation and how immigration laws are always changing, you need to have a lawyer who is not only knowledgeable of any legislative changes but will know how to use them to protect your freedom.

What Should You Do If You Are An Immigrant Who Has Been Convicted Of A Crime?

The best way to respond to being convicted of a crime in the United States depends on the particular offense and potential consequences for being convicted of those charges.

For example, if you are being charged with a crime of moral turpitude, the consequences you face if convicted can include being deported and removed from the country. On the other hand, if you have TPS or DACA status, a criminal conviction could result in you losing that status.

Even if you are facing the most serious consequences, the first step you take should always be to speak with a skilled and experienced immigration crimes attorney.

Contact An Award-Winning Law Firm For Immigrants Convicted Of Criminal Charges In Boston, MA Today

If you are an immigrant that is accused of criminal charges, it is vital that you speak with a team of lawyers that are knowledgeable in both criminal and immigration law. At Toland Law, LLC, we represent clients throughout the city of Boston and the surrounding areas.

Our legal team is comprised of top attorneys that have the skills and experience that are needed to help our clients get the most successful outcome for their cases. When representing immigrants who have been convicted of criminal charges, we will fight tenaciously to advocate for your rights and keep you in this country.

Due to the serious nature of these situations and the potential consequences that are associated with a conviction, you must not waste any time in finding a lawyer to represent you. It does not matter if you are a lawful permanent resident or an illegal immigrant, at Toland Law, LLC, we will aggressively fight for your rights. Our lawyers are always honest with our clients and if you hire us to represent you, our attorneys will guide you through each and every step of the complicated legal process.

To book a consultation and learn more about your legal options, contact the law firm of Toland Law, LLC by phone at (781) 819-3647 or fill out the contact form on our website.