Deportation Defense Lawyer in Conroe, TX.

Certain crimes will or may result in the deportation of a noncitizen who already has lawful admission status, such as a lawful permanent resident green card holder or a refugee. This results in the need for deportation defense. Some of the crimes that may cause deportation include, but are not limited to:

Conviction of a Controlled Substance Offense, EXCEPT, when the conviction is for a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana.

It is important to note, that in Texas the criminal courts use ounces. 2 ounces of marijuana is more than 30 grams of marijuana. 

Crimes of Moral Turpitude:

 Anyone convicted of a crime of moral turpitude within 5 years after date of admission, and is convicted of a crime for which a sentence or one year or longer may be imposed, is deportable.
Anyone who is convicted of two or more crimes of moral turpitude
Conviction of a Firearm or Destructive Device Offense

Conviction of a Crime of Domestic Violence, Crime Against Children, Stalking, or a Violation of a Protection Order (both civil or criminal)Conviction of an Aggravated Felony (which includes some misdemeanors) includes but is not limited to:

• Murder
• Rape
• Sexual Abuse of a Minor
• Drug trafficking
• Firearm Trafficking
• Crime of Violence and at least a 1 year prison sentence
• Theft or Burglary and at least 1 year prison sentence
• Fraud or tax evasion with a loss of more than $10,000 to the victims
• Prostitution business offenses
• Commercial bribery, counterfeiting, or forgery and at least a 1 year prison sentence.