Government
Aug. 9, 2016
Bill would offer post-conviction relief in deportation cases
A bill now in the state Senate would provide relief for people who want to challenge the validity of their convictions — years later, in many instances. It would offer an avenue for both those who were wrongfully convicted and defendants who were not informed of the immigration implications of their cases.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO — Every day in courtrooms across California, defendants accept plea deals offered by prosecutors. Some of these people do so not knowing the agreement could cause them to be deported, even if they are legal immigrants.
A bill now in the state Senate, AB 813, would provide relief for people who want to challenge the validity of their convictions — years later, in ma...
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