As noted in part one, crimes of moral turpitude come with severe consequences. These crimes carry more severe ramifications concerning employment and immigration than other types of convictions. You may have life-changing consequences from a conviction for one of these crimes. Therefore, if you seek employment or want to stay in the country, you need help with your case from a defense lawyer with experience.
Status as a Witness for Crimes of Moral Turpitude
Due to the status of crimes of moral turpitude involving intent and dishonesty, past convictions can impact your ability to serve as a witness in court. In fact, you could have your testimony distrusted by the jury if your prior conviction comes to the court’s attention.
Employment Impacts of Crimes of Moral Turpitude
If you have a medical license or want to seek a job in this field, a conviction for a crime of moral turpitude could affect your career. You can lose your license after a conviction. Additionally, you may not qualify for employment within this field or others, such as the legal field, after conviction.
Immigration Effects of Crimes of Moral Turpitude
Immigration status is the most negatively impacted by convictions of these crimes. You could face deportation if you have a conviction of one of these crimes within five years of entering the United States or if you received convictions of two or more of these crimes.
Additionally, if you are seeking citizenship, a conviction for one of these crimes can have a serious impact. You could find yourself unable to apply for a green card, become a naturalized citizen, or come back to the United States after leaving following a conviction of a moral turpitude crime.
You Deserve Someone to Support You Through the Legal Process in Orange County
Get legal support and guidance for your case from an Orange County defense attorney with years of work helping people. Connect with the Law Office of Steven K. Bloom to see how you can get the assistance you need for the legal defense of your case involving a crime of moral turpitude. You deserve to have someone working hard for your case, such as Steven K. Bloom.
Sources
https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/n.7-crimes_involving_moral_turpitude.pdf
https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/cimt_flow_charts_0620.pdf
https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/all_those_rules_cimt_june_2021_final.pdf
