Legal Question in Immigration Law in Colorado

Dui

Is a DUI a crime of violence or a crime involving moral turpitude for inmigration purposes??????


Asked on 10/19/08, 7:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Dui

Well, the government would like you to think it is both, but the case law appears to lean against that. For now, one DUI is not a COV nor a CIMT for immigration purposes; if it's two DUI's, and the state charges the alien as a habitual offender, then it moves closer to a CIMT. That's how it stands now. Tomorrow? Who knows. If you are in proceedings, get a good immigration lawyer. I have not lost a case yet involving DUI's, even where there is a habitual offender charge. So make sure your lawyer is up to date on the law. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/19/08, 10:51 pm
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: Dui

Well, the government would like you to think it is both, but the case law appears to lean against that. For now, one DUI is not a COV nor a CIMT for immigration purposes; if it's two DUI's, and the state charges the alien as a habitual offender, then it moves closer to a CIMT. That's how it stands now. Tomorrow? Who knows. If you are in proceedings, get a good immigration lawyer. I have not lost a case yet involving DUI's, even where there is a habitual offender charge. So make sure your lawyer is up to date on the law. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/19/08, 10:51 pm


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