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Criminal defense: Immigrant at risk for removal in New Jersey

Criminal defense: Immigrant at risk for removal in New Jersey

Posted by Saul Steinberg | Oct 24, 2019 | 0 Comments

An immigration detention center in New Jersey currently as a 25-year-old resident who came to the United States with his parents. At that time, he was just 6 years old and was not only accompanied by his parents but three older siblings as well. He grew up in a poverty-stricken neighborhood where many say people of color are targeted by police, which often prompts a need for them to seek criminal defense support.

The man in this particular case was unable to speak with his attorney for at least three weeks. He was reportedly being held in a detention facility unit that was under quarantine. To make matters worse, there was apparently little ventilation in the area and it was during the hot summer months. The quarantine was supposedly due to an outbreak of mumps.

The man wound up at the New Jersey detention facility after a series of arrests and alleged incidents of mistaken identity. He has a 17-month old child he has never seen. There are currently more than 10 million immigrants living in the United States who do not have documentation due to various circumstances, and many of them run into legal problems, especially if they live in high-crime, low-income areas.

Immigrant advocates and criminal defense attorneys that are concerned that black and Latinos appear to be at greater risk for immigration or criminal law problems than Caucasians. Regardless of ethnic or racial background, any man or woman facing criminal defense or immigration law problems in New Jersey can request support by reaching out to an experienced attorney in the area. In fact, a first line of successful defense is often connection with a legal advocate who is well-versed in a particular area of law.

About the Author

Saul Steinberg

Saul J. Steinberg was born and raised in Camden, NJ. He has practiced in Camden County since first being admitted to the bar. Since 1990, he has also handled cases in Southeastern Pennsylvania.The emphasis of Saul's practice is in Criminal and Civil litigation. He has handled major criminal and c...

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