Immigration Law: IF YOU ARE ARRESTED OR DETAINED BY IMMIGRATION WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?Criminal Convictions and Deportation Consequences

RECENTLY ARRESTED:  If you have been recently arrested and have an immigration related question, please feel free to contact our office for assitance with your immigration problem.  You can simply send your questions, a brief description of your status, and your contact information. 

If you have been recently arrested, know your rights.  You have rights.

  • You have the right to remain silent, the right to seek an attorney, write down the name of the officer and immigration officer that is assigned to your case. 
  • DO NOT ACCEPT VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE BEFORE CONSULTING WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
  • Do not sign deportation orders without consultating with an immigration lawyer. 
  • Do not assume that an Immigration proseuctor or judge will give you legal advice based upon your information.
  • You have the right to speak to an attorney or your family if you are detained. You have the right to have an immigration attorney visit you at the detention center. 

SPANISH SPEAKERS ONLY:  Si usted fue arrestado o detenidos por Immigracion tienen ciertos derechechos. Claro, estos derechos son diferente si son detenidos en la frontera o en un areropuerto. Siempre hable con un abogado antes the hablar con immigracion.  Tienen muchos derechos, por ejemplo:

  • El derecho de permanecer callado. Pida hablar con un abogado immediatamente.
  • No firme nada, el firmar un documento puede ser detrimental para su caso.  Consulte un abogado con experiencia en immigracion.
  • Tomo todos los datos de el fiscal, juez, y la persona assignada a su caso.
  • No acepte “salida voluntaria”.
  • No firme nada hasta que tenga la opportunidad de hablar con un abogado.
  • USTED TIENE EL DERECHO DE CONSULTAR CON UN ABOGADO Y SU FAMILIA

NUESTRAS OFICINAS ESTAN AQUI PARA AYUDARLES 24 HORAS. LLAMAR 352-371-5495 O CELLULAR 352-359-0434. HABLAMOS ESPANOL.

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