... . It's common sense. Avoid a trial which will cost significant legal fees and may result in a very serious sentence. The problem is, it's very rare to find an immigration law expert in the room when it's time to plea bargain. You can put together the best criminal defense attorney, the most experienced prosecutor, and the judge with decades on the bench. None of them are immigration lawyers. So, the plea is arranged. A suspended sentence instead of jail time. Probation, a fine, some community service. Everybody is satisfied. The lawyer has done his client a good service. The ... most experienced prosecutor, and the judge with decades on the bench. None of them are immigration lawyers. So, the plea is arranged. A suspended sentence instead of jail time. Probation, a fine, some community service. Everybody is satisfied. The lawyer has done his client a good service. The district attorney has a guilty defendant. The judge feels that justice has been served. The immigrant signs a document that says he "may" be deported as a result as his plea. The green card holder walks out the courtroom with a feeling of relief. He can go back to work, support his ...
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