No conviction immigration

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Say for instants a person gets arrested for drug trafficking but later on the court dismissed all charges and the person is release with no conviction does that person get deported because I know If you where never arrested but admit that at one point you was trafficking drugs you still deal with immigration. Nothing happen this is just a question just curious.

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    Answered November 30, 2011 17:55. If there is no conviction then it is not a removable offense; however the charges might lead to a finding of inadmissibility at the US port of entry by giving the CBP officer a "reason to believe" the non-citizen is involved in drug trafficking. Pretty harsh...

  2. Contributor Level 20

    Answered November 30, 2011 17:30. It depends on the person's status.

    J Charles Ferrari Eng & Nishimura 213.622.2255 The statement above is general in nature and does not... more
  3. Contributor Level 16

    Answered November 30, 2011 17:55. If they have no status in the US, they may still be put into immigration proceedings.

    713-772-2300. All information provided is general in nature. Please consult with an immigration attorney with full... more
  4. Contributor Level 20

    Answered November 30, 2011 18:23. I agree with my colleagues; if a person is out of status, she/he is always subject to being palced in deporation.

    Legal disclaimer: The statement above is provided by CC Abbott is based on general assistance and not intended to... more

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