Immigration Consequences of a Conviction For Domestic Violence
Our office often represents folks accused of domestic violence and who are not U.S. citizens. A big issue is consequently the effect of a conviction on their ability to legally remain in the United States and return to the United States if they leave for any reason. The client may have a business he or she owns here in the United States and its proceeds are shared with family overseas, so the financial health of many people are at risk.
Generally speaking, even legal aliens are subject to deportation after a conviction for domestic violence because domestic violence is specifically listed as a deportable crime. A conviction under Penal Code
