Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

To respond to this question has very serious consequences. It should be responded to specifically based on the charges against you. I would need to see the papers with the charges pending against you and determine whether by pleading to them under the California Penal Code would be admission or conviction of a crime that could make you deportable.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com, phone at 818 609 1953 or email me at [email protected]. Until then, please don't rely on this as legal advice.

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

A ?Super Lawyer? 2004 ? 2009, Los Angeles Magazine

A lawyer will need to see the charding documents and review the actual criminal Statute you are being charged under.

Yes, this can have very serious consequences for you. Generally, a theft is a crime of moral turpitude which can make a person inadmissible or deportable.

You shall discuss this situation with your criminal defense attorney.

Depending on the specific code section of which you were convicted, and on your entire criminal history, this can potentially affect your immigration status and the decision you make in court. We would need to look at your criminal and immigration history to determine what your options may be.

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