Drug convictions are devastating for the immigrant defendant. A conviction of a drug related crime will affect their immigrant status. A felony drug conviction can even be grounds for removal from the United States.
To avoid deportation from or inadmissibility to the United States, the non-citizen immigrant and their attorney must look beyond the criminal charge. If the prosecution refuses to negotiate, it may be necessary to go to trial and try to beat the case.
At Rodriguez Law Firm, we have the knowledge and the trial experience that you need to fight these difficult cases. We can represent you in criminal court and in immigration court.
We represent clients charged with the following drug crimes in San Diego:
Possession for sale of cocaine or methamphetamine
Possession and cultivation of marijuana
Drug manufacturing
Transportation & trafficking for sales
Possession with the intent to distribute
Prescription drug charges
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Driving under the influence of drugs
If you are facing drug charges, we can help you protect your right to stay in the United States. Reach out to our San Diego law firm at (619) 332-1703today to schedule a consultation.
Can a California Drug Crime Result in Deportation?
A drug trafficking or possession offense is almost always considered a crime involving moral turpitude. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(B)(i) and the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) §237(a)(2)(B) any alien admitted to the U.S. and thereafter convicted of any controlled substance offense is deportable.
Any of the following convictions can result in deportation and inadmissibility for non-citizens:
Drug Trafficking
Possession of a controlled substance
Possession for the sale of a controlled substance
Being under the influence of a controlled substance
Being deportable means the noncitizen will can be removed from the United States. Being inadmissible means that the noncitizen will not be allowed to return to the United States.
A drug offense can be upgraded to a felony if federal drug laws would consider the offense a felony. A felony drug charge can result in mandatory deportation and prevent you from accessing certain types of relief.
Section 237(a)(2)(B)(ii) can also make a noncitizen removable if the “alien who is, or at any time after admission has been, a drug abuser or addict…”
Under section 237(a)(2)(B)(i), a drug abuser or drug addict does not need to be convicted in order to be deported. DHS will only need to show that the person was a drug abuser or addicted to a control substance any time after admission. The exception is if the noncitizen is convicted of a single offense involving possession for personal use of 30 grams or less of marijuana.
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We understand that clients need to trust their attorney. We work hard to earn your trust by being transparent and honest with our legal advice and proposed solutions.
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“His hard work and dedication has made it possible for me to apply for my U.S citizenship and keep my family together. I am forever grateful to John Rodriguez and his team!!”
After consulting with other attorneys about my case I was told that my criminal/immigration case was extremely complexed. I was turned down by several other attorneys that would not take on my case. I was facing deportation without eligibility for any waivers. After many sleepless nights I came across Rodriguez LawFirm and I am glad I did!! John was very honest, and truthful but also very compassionate. After speaking with John my very first time, I felt like there was hope for my case. John Rodriguez and his team are extremely professional, and effective. John fought for me and my family with a relentless passion and conviction. John kept me well informed walking with me through the whole process. In fact there were several of weekend nights that he would call to update me on my case. He always kept me feeling positive. I believe John Rodriguez is living out his calling in changing immigrant families lives and futures.He was able to vacate my criminal case. His hard work and dedication has made it possible for me to apply for my U.S citizenship and keep my family together. I am forever grateful to John Rodriguez and his team!!
Claudio C.
“I could not have asked for a better group of professionals to work with to get us through to the next stage in the process we cannot thank you enough.”
John, we cannot thank you and all of your team enough for the assistance you firm provided us. Olavo, Susan, Valeria, and you ensured all required requested documents for the processing of E.L and my fiance visa were collected and timely sent to USCIS. Within less than two weeks of submitting our response to the USCIS our case was approved and sent on to the NVC. I could not have asked for a better group of professionals to work with to get us through to the next stage in the process. We cannot thank you enough and look forward to meeting you and your team someday when we visit San Diego.
RK & EL
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Anibal Rodolfo
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It’s amazing! I’m glad I chose to call Rodriguez Law Firm and have Mr. John Rodriguez work on my DUI case while other lawyers had told me it wasn’t going to be possible and that I could be facing deportation due to that fact that I’m a DACA Recipient so I had little hopes considering this DUI was with a crash and an alcohol percent of .23 and DACA as well, But yet with the help of Mr. Rodriguez and how he was able to negotiate things he managed to get a wet wreck less which was something that I’m extremely pleased with, thanks to him it won’t affect my DACA and I have a second chance to do things right. I would highly recommend Rodriguez Law Firm they’re outstanding at what they do.
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Jose Ruiz
“I cannot thank you enough John for your professionalism and dedication in fighting and helping win my case.”
Attorney John Rodriguez is a persistent lawyer who is dedicated to fighting your case to get you the best possible outcome. He certainly did for me! He called me at 11:30 pm on a Friday night to give me an update. I do not think there is another lawyer out there who would do this. I could not have received a better outcome in my case. After working with John and his team, I know that I made the best choice for myself. Should I need immigration or criminal representation in the future, John is the first person I would be calling. I cannot thank you enough John for your professionalism and dedication in fighting and helping win my case.
S. K.
“He was kind and empathetic to my husband's situation but also took the time to be honest and explain the risks.”
“This process took over a year because of the court's backlog but through it, all John stayed positive, kept us on track, and my family and I couldn't be more grateful and thankful for all of his hard work.”
