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Collateral Consequences Of Criminal Convictions To Noncitizens, Fernando A. Nuñez
Collateral Consequences Of Criminal Convictions To Noncitizens, Fernando A. Nuñez
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The criminal defense attorney's intuitive pursuit of freedom for a client is almost always the best approach in the representation of individuals charged with a crime. When representing noncitizens, however, the prudent practice is to deemphasize immediate freedom and instead to focus on the collateral consequences the conviction will have on the noncitizen's immigration status.