Criminal Convictions, Immigration, ICE, and Deportation

Here is an outline titled “Crimigration: The Marriage of Immigration and Criminal Law.” Friend of the site and author, Terry Christian is a former Immigration Judge and is also Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law. Complete text for download is avaivaible below for Immigation Consequences of Criminal Convictions and Conduct.

In Memoriam: Aug 4, 1952 – Oct 20, 2011 (Age 59) Judge Clifton died a little more than a year after giving this now highly useful seminar and presentation. Terry Clifton Christian was born the son of a coal miner in Welch, West Virginia on August 4, 1952. One of Terry’s signature accomplishments was the honor of being appointed as a Federal Immigration Judge by the Attorney General of the United States in 2003.

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The topics include:

Definition of a Criminal Conviction

Criminal Conduct Incurring Immigration Consequences

A. Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude
B. Crimes of Violence
C. Drugs and Trafficking Crimes
D. Aggravated Felonies
E. Other Crimes and Criminal Conduct Proscribed in the INA

Consequences of Criminal Convictions and Criminal Behavior

A. Inadmissibility
B. Deportability

Motion to Vacate See Padilla v. Kentucky, Case No. 08-651, S.Ct., Argued October 13, 2009-Decided March 31, 2010.)

Order of Vacatur

Special Thanks to guest contributor Terry Christian.