Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
Misdemeanor sentence
According to immigration law, a permament resident may be deported if he/she is convicted of a crime or moral turpitude that may be punished with a sentence of a year or more. The question is: If that person is offered a misdemeanor which carries 360 days of suspended time, is it grounds for deportation?
2) for immigration purposes, is a 12 month maximun possible sentence the same as a 1 year max possible sentence? Thanks.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Misdemeanor sentence
The person offered the suspended 360 day sentence would be eligible for deportation since the law you have referenced focuses on the potential rather than the actual sentence.
With respect to your second question, my understanding is that there is no distinction made between the two.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Physical Assault While driving my car, I changed lanes with proper indicators and... Asked 7/22/03, 12:57 am in United States Virginia Criminal Law
-
Felony charge can a felony charge be removed from a persons record (first offense)? Asked 7/05/03, 1:09 pm in United States Virginia Criminal Law
-
Fugitive A person has had a affidavitt search warrent done seized eviedence. No... Asked 6/20/03, 6:21 pm in United States Virginia Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
