Post-Conviction Relief Attorney John E. MacDonald announces the successful resolution of another case.

Post-Conviction Relief and Immigration Attorney John E. MacDonald announces the successful resolution of another case.

1988 conviction for felony larceny vacated.
Client came to my office seeking my advice about his potential for obtaining U.S. citizenship.

A review of his criminal history showed a conviction that subjected him to deportation.

Post-conviction relief was filed and granted after a contested hearing in Providence Superior Court.

Client is now no longer subject to deportation and is able to apply for naturalization.

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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Attorney John E. MacDonald announces the successful resolution of a Post-Conviction Relief Immigration case

Post-Conviction Relief and Immigration Attorney John E. MacDonald announces the successful resolution of another case.

1999 conviction for second degree child molestation vacated pursuant to the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision of Padilla v. Kentucky.

Client was never advised by his attorney that his conviction constituted an aggravated felony charge under immigration law requiring automatic deportation from the United States. An application for post-conviction relief was filed in Providence Superior Court and granted based upon the requirement under Padilla for counsel to correctly advise their clients as to the adverse deportation consequences of any criminal conviction.

Client is now eligible to re-open and terminate his deportation order.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Post-Conviction Relief Immigration Lawyer MacDonald announces the resolution of a case.

Post-Conviction Relief Lawyer John E. MacDonald announces the successful resolution of another case.

2009 conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon vacated after a contested post-conviction relief hearing in Providence Superior Court.

Client was never advised by his attorney that his conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon constituted an aggravated felony conviction under immigration law.

After hearing, the trial court found that pursuant to the United State’s Supreme Court’s decision of Padilla v. Kentucky, the attorney had a duty to fully advise client about the certainty of deportation.

Client is now eligible to re-open and terminate removal proceedings.
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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.