Sentences with phrase «advise noncitizen»

But «[w] hen the law is not succinct and straightforward..., a criminal defense attorney need do no more than advise a noncitizen client that pending criminal charges may carry a risk of adverse immigration consequences.»

A review of four different models used throughout California, in advising noncitizen defendants of the immigration consequences of criminal offenses.

Not exact matches

First, Padilla attorneys work in close collaboration with BDS criminal defenders to avoid or minimize the negative immigration consequences of their noncitizen clients» criminal cases, and to ensure clients are fully advised of those consequences pursuant to our obligations under the Supreme Court's decision in Padilla v. Kentucky.