Little known trigger for deportation by ICE: Misdemeanor conviction for driving under influence of drugs or while transporting someone under 17 years

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Michelle Smith, The Assistant Chief Counsel for ICE confirmed recently at a CLE that a legal alien who pleads or is convicted to DUID (Drugs) or DUI and child

abuse (e.g., a child passenger) is subject to deportation. 

This can be a hidden consequence for a non-citizen client who pleads guilty to DUI with the aggravating factor of transporting a minor 1We represent people charged with DWI/DUI, reckless driving, speeding tickets and people injured in car crashes.  If you have questions about any of these topics please look on our site for the information E-Books:  http://www.bobkeeferlaw.com.  Attorney Bob Keefer has been practicing in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia for over 25 years.  He routinely goes to court in Rockingham County VA; Harrisonburg VA; Augusta County VA; Staunton VA; Woodstock VA; Shenandoah County VA; and Waynesboro VA.  His other sites are http://www.keefercard.com; http://www.duidriver.net; http://www.recklessdriving.net

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