People v. Hoare, 2018 IL App (2d) 160727 (January). Episode 474 (Duration 12:36)
Improper immigration advice is back on the table in a messy way after Lee v. U.S.
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People v. Valdez, 2016 IL 119860 (September). Episode 242 (Duration 8:15).
Judge’s immigration admonishments cured the lack of any immigration advice from trial counsel.
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People v. Guzman, 2015 IL 118749 (November 2015). Episode 110 (Duration: 5:58)
Failure of court to admonish defendant of immigration consequences does not necessarily lead to reversal.
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People v. Unzueta, 2015 IL App (1st) 131306 (November 2015). Episode 111 (Duration: 6:43)
Possible immigration information from trial attorney brought up in the postconviction petition.
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