immigration consequences

Criminal Defense Counsel Has a Sixth Amendment Obligation to Inform a Defendant About Immigration Consequences

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Supreme Court holds that criminal defense counsel has a Sixth Amendment obligation to inform a defendant about immigration consequences or to advise when  consequences are clear. http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-651.pdf The case, Padilla v. Kentucky, involved a Vietnam War veteran who has resided lawfully in the U.S. for over 40 years.  His criminal defense lawyer advised him on the guilty plea … Read more