IMMIGRATION & CRIMINAL LAW LAW — CALIFORNIA
How Criminal Charges Affect Immigration Status in California
A criminal conviction — even a misdemeanor — can result in deportation, inadmissibility, or permanent bar to citizenship for non-citizens. Understanding the immigration consequences of criminal charges is essential before accepting any plea.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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How Criminal Charges Affect Immigration — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- 8 U.S.C. §1227 / 8 U.S.C. §1182
- Classification
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conviction
- Maximum Penalty
- Deportation / Inadmissibility / Bar to Naturalization
- Probation Eligible
- N/A — immigration consequences are separate
- Strike Offense
- N/A
- Related Codes
- 8 U.S.C. §12278 U.S.C. §1182PC §1016.3PC §1016.5
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