Sentences with phrase «noncitizen defendants»

In Padilla, Justice Stevens recognized and relied on Mr. Tooby's practice manual, Criminal Defense of Immigrants, as one of the «authoritative treatises» that form the basis of counsel's duty to protect noncitizen defendants against adverse immigration consequences of a plea.

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

Topics in the 2016 Edition include: Special Considerations in Representing Noncitizen Defendants, Federal Firearms Offenses, International and Foreign Law, Crime in Indian Country, Federal Sex Offenses, Common Constitutional Issues that Arise During Trial, International Border - Crossing Offenses, Mental Health Issues in Federal Criminal Practice, Evidence, Prosecutorial Misconduct, Plea Agreements, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and more!

One last surprise: These opinions are fully consistent with Justice Kennedy's vote in Padilla v. Kentucky, recognizing that ineffective assistance of counsel protects a noncitizen defendant's right to accurate information about deportation before he pleads guilty.