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      	The Consequences of Criminal Proceedings in New York State: A Guide for Criminal Defense Attorneys and Other Advocates for Persons with Criminal Records This Guide was developed in conjunction with an intensive training offered by the Civil Action Project at The Bronx Defenders. It is a comprehensive survey of the invisible punishments resulting from criminal proceedings in New York State, and it offers practical advice and strategies for mitigating these "collateral" consequences. It focuses in particular on the role of defenders. [ 03/15/05  |  more info ]
      	The Consequences of Criminal Proceedings in New York State: A Guide for Criminal Defense Attorneys and Other Advocates for Persons with Criminal Records This Guide was developed in conjunction with an intensive training offered by the Civil Action Project at The Bronx Defenders. It is a comprehensive survey of the invisible punishments resulting from criminal proceedings in New York State, and it offers practical advice and strategies for mitigating these "collateral" consequences. It focuses in particular on the role of defenders. [ 10/31/04  |  more info ]
      	Immigration/Criminal Practice Alert - Practical Tips to Avoid Aggravated Felonies A sentence to imprisonment of “at least one year” (whether or not suspended), and conviction of an offense involving “loss to the victim” over $10,000 will transform crimes such as theft, forgery, bribery, burglary, domestic violence, obstruction of justice, fraud or deceit, perjury, money laundering, tax evasion, and several others into “aggravated felony offenses.” [ more info ]
      	Quick Reference Guide to the Basic Immigration Consequences of Select Florida Crimes This analysis of the basic immigration consequences of Florida crimes is a draft only and will likely be revised. It should not be relied upon as providing a definitive analyisis of the issues discussed and it is not a substitute for ractitioners’ own research and analysis. [ 10/02/03  |  more info ]
      	Quick Reference Chart for Determining Key Immigration Consequences of Common New York Offenses This chart for determining immigration consequences of common New York offenses is Appendix A to the much larger Immigrants Defense Project Manual of the New York State Defender Association. [ more info ]
      	Motion for Post Conviction Relief Although representation by counsel is strongly recommended in this difficult area of law if at all possible, these excellent pleadings can assist both Florida defendants unable to obtain post-conviction representation and Florida defense counsel. In addition, these pleadings offer a model that can be adapted to reflect the law in other jurisdictions. [ more info ]
      	Motion for Appointment of Counsel (post-conviction) Although representation by counsel is strongly recommended in this difficult area of law if at all possible, these excellent pleadings can assist both Florida defendants unable to obtain post-conviction representation and Florida defense counsel. In addition, these pleadings offer a model that can be adapted to reflect the law in other jurisdictions. [ more info ]
      	Instructions accompanying Motion for Post Conviction Relief This motion asks the court to vacate your plea based on the judge's failure to warn you that the plea amounts to a conviction that could result in your deportation. Without that warning, your plea was not "knowing" or "voluntary" because the court did not follow the law and inform you about all of the consequences of giving up your right to trial and entering a plea of guilty. [ more info ]