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Domestic Violence & Immigration Consequences

By The Houston Immigration Removal Defense Lawyers - Veritas Legal Group, P.C.

            In addition to aggravated felony, crimes involving moral turpitude, drug crimes, and firearms and destructive device violations, foreign nationals (including legal permanent residents) who are “convicted” of a domestic violence crime may also be removed from the United States.  The Illegal Immigrant Reform And Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) defined “domestic violence” as crimes of domestic violence against a member of the family, stalking, child abuse crimes, child neglect or abandonment, and any violation of protective orders, either criminal or civil violations.  A conviction of any of the aforementioned crimes is a removable (deportable) crime.

Because of the severity of immigration consequences for those who are convicted of a crime of domestic violence, it is important that an accused has proper representation in both the criminal allegation, as well as retaining an immigration attorney that has experience and knowledge of this specialized area of law.  The Houston Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Houston Texas Immigration Attorneys at Veritas Legal Group, P.C. are experienced lawyers in handling these matters so that our clients would be able to make informed decisions regarding their criminal and immigration matters.  Although every case is different, the accused must have the knowledge and understanding of his or her immigration consequences in any criminal allegation prior to making a decision whether to accept a plea bargain or to litigate at trial.  Please contact the Houston Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Houston Immigration Deportation Lawyers at Veritas Legal Group, P.C. for a detail consultation.  Our dedicated team of lawyers can be reached at 713-492-0337 or via our online contact form.