Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Immigration / Criminal

A friend of mine was recently arrested and charged with 2 misdeamor convictions. Assault and trespassing. He's from Australia and in the US on a work visa. This is a 1st offense. What impact could a guilty plea have on his future in the US? Unknowlingly he turned down a court appointed attorney at time of arrest and cannot afford a lawyer. Is going into court and admitting guilt grounds for deportation? his Can he still get a court appointed attorney now?


Asked on 10/25/07, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dmitry Lev The Lev Law Firm

Re: Immigration / Criminal

He should immediately go to court and ask the clerk to assign a date for an appointment of cousnel. If he qualifies based on the income guidelines, he will be appointed another attorney. Most criminal convictions have varying degrees of immigration consequences. It depends on whether the assault was of a domestic nature, among other things.

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Answered on 10/26/07, 1:51 pm


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