California Deportation for Drunk Driving
Deportation for Drunk Driving? You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
A new court decision may allow persons convicted of drunk driving in California to be deported. On March 4, 2009, the United States Appeals Court for the 9th circuit decided the case of Marmolejo-Campos v. Holder.
Mr. Campos was a Mexican national who was convicted of driving under the influence for the second time. While pleading guilty, he admitted knowing his license was suspended or revoked. The Board of Immigration Appeals had ruled Mr. Campos could be deported for driving under the influence with a suspended driver’s license.
They found the combination of driving under the influence and a suspended license constituted “moral turpitude.” Mr. Campos appealed that decision to the United States Appeals Court. The Appeals Court declined to change the decision. Mr. Campos was found to be deportable for a misdemeanor offense.
If not a U.S. citizen, you can’t take a chance on deportation. That’s why you need a skilled, experienced criminal defense attorney in California to advise you. You will find the attorney you need at Wallin and Klarich. Call Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-280-6839. Also, visit us online at www.wklaw.com to learn more about your case and what can be done.
