Abogado Jonathan Shaw on Video: Breaking Down His Legal Alerts and Court Warnings
Criminal defense representation intersects with immigration law in volatile ways. Defense attorneys refer to this treacherous overlap as "crimmigration." A minor municipal plea deal, such as diversion for simple misdemeanor possession or driving without a valid license, can trigger severe collateral consequences under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Shaw frequently warns that standard criminal defense tactics can backfire catastrophically in an immigration context. A local defense lawyer might secure a no-jail probation deal that still qualifies as a conviction for immigration purposes, rendering a lawful permanent resident deportable as an aggravated felon. In his video breakdowns, Shaw urges defendants to ensure that criminal counsel consults immigration specialists before signing any plea agreement. Coordinating defensive motions across both criminal proceedings and immigration court proceedings represents the only viable shield against summary removal.
