Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: What are the criminal and immigration complications?

Merely because someone was convicted of the murder doesn't mean that there was no conspiracy to commit the murder by someone else. The person that didn't show up in court probably has a warrant out for his/her arrest. A conviction for any felony will disqualify any person trying to establish their citizenship. Stupidity should disqualify anyone from becoming a citizen, and this persons has been stupid big time. He/she needs to retain an attorney and find out what their status is. The court may have needed him/her only as a witness. In any case there may not be a warrant out for their arrest. A simple call to the local sheriff may establish if there are any 'wants and/or warrants' out for him/her. Then anyone can go to the court and pull the original murder file, and see what the clerk's minute order, and notes say. It's a real shame to think how this person has worked to screw up their life. But it isn't too late to clear up the problem.

Re: What are the criminal and immigration complications?

Your question does not make sense to me. Can you explain the situation a little better.

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law