By Norton Tooby and J.J. Rollin
This book outlines a procedure – and provides resources – to aid both criminal and immigration counsel in identifying and constructing safe haven dispositions in criminal cases that will not trigger deportability. This is useful (a) when counsel are faced with criminal charges before plea, and are seeking a safe haven; (b) when a criminal conviction has come into existence, and immigration counsel are attempting to discern whether it will trigger deportation; and (c) when post-conviction counsel are seeking to learn (1) whether a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel exists because original counsel missed an available safe haven, or (2) what safe havens might be available when the damaging conviction has been vacated and the original charges reinstated.
Safe Havens is also a fertile source of good news, suggesting many safe haven arguments that a given conviction does not trigger one ground of deportation, or any ground of deportation. Counsel can easily locate applicable cases and arguments, since they are organized by topic, type of case, and ground of deportation, as well as through a table of authorities and subject-matter index. These arguments can be raised before the Immigration Judge, on appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals, circuit court of appeals, or in district court on habeas corpus. This book is indispensable for immigration and criminal defense lawyers representing noncitizens facing possible deportation on the basis of a criminal conviction.
Highlights:
2005 edition, with continuous free update service
1050 pages
Over 160 judicial decisions holding a conviction does not constitute a crime of moral turpitude, and a similar number holding an offense is not an aggravated felony
A source of good news, suggesting many safe haven arguments that a given conviction does not trigger any ground of deportation
Easily locate applicable cases and arguments, organized by topic, type of case, and ground of deportation
Praise
“You are a resource that immigration attorneys need all the time. With the way ICE is acting I can’t live without your resource materials.”
- Lourdes Rodriguez-De Jongh, Attorney at Law, Tucson, AZ
“The book covers not only substantive legal issues but also provides practical guidance on procedural issues that can trip up even the most conscientious lawyer.”
-Manny Vargas, NYSDA Immigrant Defense Project, NY
"This is a must for criminal defense attorneys!"
- Karen Hill, SF, CA
The Law Offices of Norton Tooby is happy to announce that the seminar book (revised, updated and professionally bound since March 2012) and audio from our 2012 seminar, "Winning Padilla Claims: Master Class on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel," are now available. You may view the book's Table of Contents by clicking here. The materials include:
A 400-page book, featuring up-to-date note guides from the seminar; practice aids from Norton Tooby; practice advisories; law review articles; judicial decisions; pleadings; and much more.
Audio of the entire March 10, 2012 seminar This includes 6.5 hours of valuable insight into the implications of Padilla from Norton Tooby and Rose Cahn.
Current state of criminal and immigration law after Padilla.
Valuable information on evaluating the chances of post-conviction relief success; the implications of Padilla for post-conviction relief success; the implications of Padilla for post-conviction relief, including procedure, vehicles, and retroactivity; immigration-related claims of ineffective assistance of counsel; and proof of prejudice.
The bound book is bundled with the audio for only $245. Additionally, we are selling an eBook of the seminar materials including audio for $195.
Highlights:
403 pages
6.5 hours of audio from the 2012 seminar
Brand new with updates for 2012
Useful in any jurisdiction nationwide
Current state of criminal and immigration law
Several relevant judicial decisions and practice advisories
Save a great deal of time in research
Praise
“Thanks for the written materials--exceptional!”
- Otis Landerholdm, San Francisco, CA
"Good materials. Very up to date and practical information."
- Su Yon Yi, San Francisco, CA
"After reading Mr. Tooby's online PDF, I appreciated going into depth on issues some of my future clients may face. I learned a lot."
- Katie Mathews, Davis, CA
"I came with specific queries. The question and answer was excellent."
George Kasolas, San Jose, CA
"Solutions to many problem cases were provided."
-Michael Jacob, Bainbridge Island, WA