DUI Offenses and Effects on your Citizenship

People who receive DUI related offenses in Los Angeles and are not US Citizens may face additional immigration consequences.  Not only will the person face jail time, fines, probation and other penalties for DUI related offenses they may also be deported.  This is why it is crucial to hire an experienced Los Angeles DUI Lawyer.

California Penal Code section 1016.5 requires the court taking a plea to provide the accused with three admonishments as to immigration consequences, and the failure to do so can be a basis for vacating the plea.  In other words, the law places a great emphasis on instructing non citizens of the potential consequences if they plead guilty to a DUI related offense.  This area of law is complex and not completely settled, so if you are a non US Citizen please contact this office.

Multiple DUI convictions or a long rap sheet of prior criminal convictions increase the chances for non US citizens to get deported for their crimes.  This is because the test that applies is if the crime involves moral turpitude and the more convictions the more likely the person shows a poor moral turpitude.  Before hiring any attorney for a DUI please contact the Los Angeles DUI Lawyer at 866-874-7164 to receive a free consultation regarding your legal situation.

The Los Angeles Drunk Driving Defense attorneys at theLaw Office of Loren M. Merlin are experienced attorneys that will protect your rights and skillfully advocate on your behalf.  So for all DUI related offenses please contact our office and we will be happy to speak to you.