The Criminal Lawyer's Guide To Immigration Law

The Criminal Lawyer's Guide to Immigration Law: Questions and Answers, Third Edition is the first place to turn for answers to common questions about immigration law and the representation of noncitizens. Organized in a convenient question-and-answer format, this concise guide addresses the issues criminal lawyers are most likely to encounter, from "Who exactly is an alien?" to "Are removal hearings conducted like criminal proceedings?" Clear, focused answers provide practical guidance and, in most instances, direct readers to specific cases and more in-depth resources for further research.

Covering topics ranging from the fundamentals of immigration law to guidance for specific situations, this practical reference addresses immigration court and procedures, the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, extradition, and prisoner issues. It provides criminal lawyers with a useful resource for navigating the real-world immigration issues that arise when representing noncitizen clients or working with noncitizen witnesses.