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Being prosecuted on criminal charges is one of the most frightening experiences you can face. You can be branded as criminal for the rest of your life and even lose your freedom. If you are an immigrant and have your visa status at risk, the fear compounds because your American dream could be lost forever.

When you are charged with a federal crime, you are facing a merciless and stringent system. The consequences are often worse than in state court because of mandatory minimum punishments and relevant conduct where the unsupported word of one person can be relied upon to max out your sentence.

State offenses may not be as complex as federal crimes, but they can still ruin your life. State crimes are divided into felonies and misdemeanors. Being the less serious crimes, misdemeanors can result in a jail sentence up to six months and fines up to $4,000.

Another reason you may visit our office is past convictions. Your criminal record may limit your employment or housing opportunities. It may even just keep you from moving on mentally. For these instances, you may have the option of expunction or nondisclosure to control the distribution, or even existence, of your criminal record.

As a firm focused on criminal law, the Law Office of Preston Jones stands out with the ability to assess immigration consequences with every criminal conviction. However, there is also a personal aspect to why we are dedicated to immigration law representation.