When you or a loved one are at risk of deportation, it is essential that you speak with an experienced immigration attorney. In these cases, talking with a knowledgeable
immigration attorney can mean the difference between being deported and staying with your family in the United States. Immigration attorney Daniel M. Wigon offers
experienced, aggressive and effective deportation representation for clients throughout Northern California.
Once the arrested non-citizen is in criminal custody, he/she may be subject to the immigration hold and will be transferred to the immigration detention center for processing once his/her time in county jail/state prison expires.
Deportable Crimes
If you are a legal immigrant, getting convicted of certain criminal offenses may cause you to be deported from the United States. Legal immigrants who have been allowed into the country include:
- Legal Permanent Residents (green card holders)
- Visa-Holders (student visas, work visa, U-visa, etc)
- Asylee and Refugees
Only some criminal convictions can get a legal alien deported from the United States. You may be in jeopardy of losing your status If your conviction involved any of the following offenses:
- Aggravated felonies
- Drug crimes
- Firearm crimes
- Domestic violence
- Crimes of moral turpitude
- And other crimes
Some deportable offenses include:
- Prostitution
- Perjury
- Rape and sexual abuse
- Some fraud and theft crimes
- Kidnapping
- And more
If you are convicted of a deportable offense, you should contact an aggressive immigration attorney who understands both criminal and immigration law.