Protecting the Immigration Rights of Noncitizen Criminal Defendants
Any arrest or criminal prosecution threatens the interest of a noncitizen in maintaining immigration status and remaining in the United States. The most serious criminal charges can trigger deportation and removal proceedings. Certain criminal offenses are regarded as "aggravated felonies" that for some people can result in expedited deportation with only minimal due process.
Contact Robert Brown LLC in Cleveland, Orlando or Raleigh-Durham to learn about the best ways to protect your immigration interests while you are developing your defense to the current felony charges. We work with noncitizen defendants and their criminal defense lawyers in Ohio, Florida and North Carolina. Our goal is to make sure that your criminal defense strategy takes full account of your immigration status.
At the same time, we work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to minimize your exposure to removal, either without a hearing for nonimmigrant visa holders and temporary residents, or with the due process rights afforded to permanent residents. In some situations, our attorneys can work toward adjustment of status, waiver of inadmissibility, or cancellation of removal based on your current status, the facts of your situation and your objectives.
Criminal Offenses Considered Aggravated Felonies
For immigration and removal purposes, aggravated felonies can cover a wide range of criminal offenses, including:
- Crimes involving firearms and explosives
- Sex crimes, including those involving minors and child pornography
- Money laundering
- Fraud
- Racketeering, illegal gambling and money laundering
- Violent crimes
- Murder
- Conspiracy, perjury or obstruction of justice
- Immigration violations following removal
Contact Robert Brown LLC for more information about your options for protecting your immigration interests while facing the challenges of aggravated felony charges in state or federal court.
