Legal Question in DUI Law in California

DUI affect on L1 Visa status

One of our employees working in california on an L1 permit has managed to get a DUI. Although not yet found guilty he intends to plead that way. What will the consequences be to his ability to work in the state?


Asked on 1/16/04, 4:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: DUI affect on L1 Visa status

He will lose his driver's license for 6 months and will have to serve some time on the weekend work program or county jail. In addition to that he will be required to pay a hefty fine. It is unlikely that the ins will be alerted to the situation. Generally a misdemeanor is not grounds for removal from the country.

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Answered on 1/17/04, 1:50 am


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