Immigration
Aug. 10, 2013
Immigrant not advised he could be deported wins at the state Supreme Court
Immigrants who entered the country illegally and took a plea deal without being advised they could be deported because of it received a reprieve from the state Supreme Court.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Immigrants who entered the country illegally and took a plea deal without being advised they could be deported because of it received a reprieve from the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
They only have to prove that "it was reasonably probable" they would not have pled guilty if properly advised, the court ruled unanimously.
The decision dealt with immigrants who weren't advised...
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