Does Drunk Driving Mean Deportation?
A DUI conviction can be life changing. Whether it means loss of driving privileges or jail, or even conviction of other crimes, those who have been arrested for DUI and are facing a conviction should enlist the help of a DUI attorney to understand their options. One aspect of DUI that many drivers may not have considered is deportation. A criminal conviction may lead to deportation of both legal and illegal immigrants to the United States. Most crimes that entail deportation are violent crimes, called “aggravated felonies,” but some state DUI laws may be interpreted so that in certain circumstances a DUI conviction may also lead to deportation. Several recent cases demonstrate how prosecutors and law enforcement authorities have been dealing with DUI convictions for illegal immigrants. And, as talks in Washington about large-scale changes to immigration policy continue on, various state legislators have been considering or enacting measures to revise the deportation process for immigra
