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When Vacatur Isn’t Enough: The Limits of Dismissal After Section 1473.7 Relief — Lessons from People v. Vaca
Introduction In California criminal defense practice, motions under Penal Code § 1473.7 have become an important tool for noncitizen defendants seeking to undo a plea entered without meaningful understanding of immigration consequences. But a common misconception is that winning a § 1473.7 motion automatically forces the court to dismiss the underlying complaint or information. The 2023 appellate decision in People v. Vaca (89 Cal. App. 5th 1113) rejects that notion. As a criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, I emphasize aggressive post-conviction relief strategies — yet I also caution clients about statutory and judicial limits. Below’s a deeper dive into Vaca and why this decision matters to anyone pursuing § 1473.7 relief in California. The decision teaches us that […]
Post Conviction Immigration Relief – Los Angeles Criminal Cases
Here’s a polished SEO-optimized blog post draft tailored for your law firm website — written in a professional tone that ranks well for “Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney” and “Post-Conviction Relief under Penal Code §1473.7.” Immigration-Safe Pleas and Motions to Vacate Convictions Under California Penal Code §1473.7 As a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, one of the most critical parts of protecting a non-citizen client is ensuring that a plea is “immigration-safe.” Many immigrants in California have found themselves in removal (deportation) proceedings years after taking a plea deal they did not fully understand. Fortunately, under California Penal Code §1473.7, you may have a legal right to vacate your conviction if your prior attorney failed to properly advise or negotiate […]
Последствия уголовного приговора и иммиграция: Что нужно знать иммигрантам в Лос-Анджелесе
Адвокат по уголовным делам в Лос-АнджелесеРусскоговорящий адвокат в Лос-Анджелесе Введение Если вы не гражданин США и у вас есть уголовный приговор—even очень старый—это может повлиять на ваш иммиграционный статус. Судимость может привести к депортации, отказу в грин-карте или проблемам с натурализацией. Как русскоговорящий адвокат в Лос-Анджелесе, я помогаю клиентам отменять судимости через процесс, называемый post-conviction relief (пост-осуждённое освобождение), чтобы защитить их от иммиграционных последствий. Что такое post-conviction relief? Это юридическая процедура, с помощью которой можно изменить или отменить уже вынесенный приговор. Это особенно важно для иммигрантов, потому что иммиграционные суды признают только те отмены, которые основаны на ошибке в судопроизводстве — например, если адвокат не объяснил иммиграционные последствия. Что не работает для иммиграции: Что может помочь: Важные прецеденты Дело Pickering […]
New Cases For Motion To Withdraw Plea For Immigration Consequences in California: PC 1473.7 (Bent v. Garland)
By: Alex Andryuschenko, Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction Relief Attorney in Los Angeles. New Law Shows How A Vacated Conviction Can Save You from Deportation: By: Alex Andryuschenko, Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction Relief Attorney in Los Angeles In a major victory for immigrants fighting deportation, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that vacating a criminal conviction based on a constitutional violation can provide a powerful basis to reopen deportation (removal) proceedings—even after the deadline has passed. The case, Bent v. Garland (2024), shines a spotlight on a critical tool for non-citizens: California Penal Code § 1473.7, which allows individuals to challenge old convictions that were the result of an involuntary plea, often due to not being properly advised of […]
Avoid Deportation: Post Conviction Relief For Immigrants in Los Angeles
Post Conviction relief discussion for immigrant including motions to withdraw plea under PC 1016.5 and PC 1473.7. Relief from deportation and denial of immigration status