Legal Question in Immigration Law in Pennsylvania
Deportation
If you were deported from the US back to your country because you entered illegally, is this considered a felony?
Asked on 10/17/01, 10:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan
Law Office of Larry L. Doan
Re: Deportation
No, deportation is not considered a crime so it's not a felony nor misdemeanor. However, if you are deported from the US then re-enter illegally and are caught, the government may prosecute you criminally.
Liem Doan, Esq.
Answered on 11/22/01, 1:40 pm