RI Immigration Client Eligible for Citizenship after Post Conviction Relief

RI Criminal Defense Attorney MacDonald posts case results for the following matter:

FACTS and RESULTS:
Client was interested in pursuing citizenship but a review of his criminal history showed an aggravated felony conviction for domestic assault in 1997.

Post-conviction relief was filed and granted based upon the recent United States Supreme Court decision in Padilla v. Kentucky.

Client’s previous attorney had not advised him that he was pleading to an aggravated felony conviction.

Client is now eligible to file for and obtain citizenship.


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