Another Penal Code Section 1016.5 Motion - Granted - Vacated, Health and Safety Code 11352(a) Conviction
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By
Steve Escovar
At the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Courts Building I litigated a Penal
Code section 1016.5 Motion. We conducted a thorough investigation regarding
whether my client was properly advised of the immigration consequences
of his plea, prior to the plea. Our investigation revealed that the record
was lacking in such proof. I filed and litigated the motion. After a contested
hearing, the judge granted the motion to vacate the plea. Since the plea
was vacated, my client is now eligible for immigration relief. It feels
great to make a difference in our clients' and their families lives!