Legal Question in Immigration Law in Florida

Can 2 simple possession charges that were mistemenors in state law become an aggravated felony in immigration (federal) law??

the state was florida and the case is being treid in texas


Asked on 11/06/09, 11:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Snytkin Azam Snytkin, P.A.

You need to look at the Florida Statute under which the arrests happened and make an analysis depending on that. Some second arrests bump up a misdemeanor to a felony.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 11:42 am
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, it can. "Aggravated felony" in immigration law is a different concept from felony in criminal law. You need to talk to a good removal defense immigration lawyer in Texas (if you are in Immigration court in Texas), and get your court records from Florida.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 11:47 am


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