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Can you legally use marijuana in California if you aren’t a U.S. citizen?

On behalf of Brown & Stedman LLP | Apr 28, 2020 | Criminal Immigration Matters

Cannabis products are legal for recreational use in California. You might assume, then, that you’re safe from legal ramifications if you decide to indulge a little. That might be true as long as you are here in the United States on a green card or any type of visa....

Criminal conviction may result in deportation

On behalf of Brown & Stedman LLP | Dec 13, 2019 | Criminal Immigration Matters

The federal government may downgrade an immigrant’s status if they have been convicted of a felony. However, this will depend on the type of felony and the facts of the case. Non-citizens who are convicted of crimes of moral turpitude or aggravated felonies in...

Supreme Court rules on immigrants unaware they are illegal

On behalf of Brown & Stedman LLP | Jun 27, 2019 | Criminal Immigration Matters

California immigrants may not face criminal liability if they are in the country illegally and commit an illegal act but do not realize it based on a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. On June 21, the court ruled in a 7-2 decision that it is necessary for prosecutors...

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