Queens Child Abuse Attorney

Child Abuse & Deportation

As it is considered a crime of moral turpitude, a child abuse conviction can result in deportation for non-U.S. citizens. This applies for crimes of moral turpitude committed within five years after entry to the United States and which result in a prison sentence of one year or more. Additionally, being convicted of two such crimes not related to a single scheme of criminal misconduct can result in deportation, regardless of when the crimes were committed or the sentence imposed.

It is therefore imperative that you contact a Queens deportation defense lawyer immediately if you are facing child abuse charges. Even if you have only been accused of this crime, don't wait to seek legal advice. The earlier your legal counsel can address your case, the greater the opportunities to take the needed actions to defend your rights and avoid the effect of conviction on your immigration status. This may be achieved by such methods as a reduction and removal of criminal charges, a skilled defense resulting in acquittal, an appeal or a motion to vacate a conviction, plea or sentence.

Penalties for Child Abuse Charges

Even without the threat of deportation or exclusion from the U.S., a child abuse charge carries potentially severe penalties and can destroy your reputation, career and relationships. A great advantage of working with the team at Musa-Obregon & Associates is that we not only combat these factors from the standpoint of criminal law, but address the related immigration concerns simultaneously. We will investigate your case to develop a compelling defense and take all possible actions to protect your right to live in the United States. Our firm can be contacted 24 hours a day and will fight relentlessly to help you.

Contact a Queens child abuse attorney for help with your criminal and immigration cases if you have been accused of child abuse.