Grounds for Deportation: Moral Turpitude
Los Angeles Criminal Grounds for Deportation Lawyer
Almost all criminal charges in California involve moral turpitude. If you are a green card holder, conviction for a crime of moral turpitude can lead to deportation. Additionally, in order to be eligible for a green card, the immigration authorities must make a finding or good moral character. Crimes of moral turpitude may preclude them from making that finding.
At the Law Offices of Mark A. Davis, we defend immigrants and non-immigrants facing criminal charges, conviction or deportation. We represent clients from L.A. and throughout Southern California. 
If you need help understanding Los Angeles criminal grounds for deportation, attorney Mark A. Davis can explain your options and defend your rights.
Contact our criminal defense firm online [Link to Contact Us] or by phone at (626)376-4352, toll free at 1(866)930-1819, to find out how we can help you.
What Is a Crime of Moral Turpitude?
Moral turpitude is a ground for deportation and it involves conduct that violates community morals and standards. Crimes that do not involve moral turpitude include:
- Simple possession of drugs or weapons
- Drunk driving or DUI
- Trespassing
- Simple battery
- Disturbing the peace
- Possession of a fake ID
Almost all other crimes involve moral turpitude, including:
How Will a Conviction Affect My Immigration Status?
If you are convicted of a crime of moral turpitude in the first five years of getting your green card, you are deportable. If you are convicted of a second crime of moral turpitude, you can be deported at any time. It will not matter if you have lived in the United States for 50 years, you can be deported.
Skilled Los Angeles and Pasadena Moral Turpitude Attorney
Attorney Mark A. Davis will fight to get your charges reduced or dismissed. Alternatively, he will negotiate your case with the intention of avoiding crimes involving moral turpitude. In certain circumstances, he may be able to file a motion to vacate your conviction. For example, if you pled guilty, he may be able to have your conviction removed if the court did not maintain a record indicating that you were advised of the impact conviction could have on your criminal record.
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If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime, and are concerned about the effect it may have on your immigration status, we are here to help you. Contact a California moral turpitude lawyer online or by phone at (626)376-4352, toll free at 1(866)930-1819, to discuss your case.