Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Friend deported to Mexico

Friend plead guilty to street terrorism and was later deported to Mexico, I don't know his status here in the U.S. but he had a social security number and a drivers licenses but because he didnt pay work permit fee's to immigration he was later deported after street terrorism case he was deported for twenty years I wanted to know what kind of lawyer would I have to hire to appeal street terrorism and his deportation even though his already been deported?


Asked on 12/28/08, 9:59 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Friend deported to Mexico

He pled guilty, no appeal possible.

Read more
Answered on 12/28/08, 10:09 pm
Jonathan Berger

Re: Friend deported to Mexico

Mr. Stone is PROBABLY correct: it's generally very difficult to appeal a conviction based on a guilty plea. It's not categorically impossible, though. For example, the guilty plea could have been entered after the defendant lost a motion to suppress evidence against him, and the court's ruling on the motion can be appealed. There are other exceptions too. But appeals are a long shot under the best of circumstances, and a guilty plea isn't the best.

The other thing is, when was the conviction? There's a hard and fast time limit of 60 days after the conviction date to file the appeal.

Read more
Answered on 12/29/08, 2:36 am
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Friend deported to Mexico

If you are located in Orange, San Diego or Imperial counties, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation.

Read more
Answered on 12/29/08, 2:49 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in California