Criminal Defense and Immigration Law
Immigrants charged with crimes could face additional penalties, including deportation and removal. After an arrest, you may be detained by the Immigrations Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. It is important to have a clear understanding of your rights and the potential consequences that you may face. Black & Vitelli, L.L.C., is dedicated to providing clients with experienced counsel, advocacy and aggressive defense at any bond or removal hearing. Attorney Sarah B. Vitelli's priority is to intervene as soon as possible to help you or a loved one obtain freedom from immigration detention.
Are You Eligible to Request a Bond Hearing?
Any immigrant who is not "arriving" or considered a terrorist threat is allowed to seek a bond hearing. However, there are also limitations for immigrants with criminal histories. As your Boston immigration bond hearing attorney, she will review the facts of your case, determine your eligibility to seek a bond and file a motion for a speedy bond hearing with an appropriate immigration judge.
A judge will examine all of the following:
- Whether the immigrant is a danger to the community
- Any criminal history
- Possibility of flight risk
- Employment history
- Ability to pay bond
- Involvement in community
- Immigration history
Typically, the minimum bond amount is $1,500, though bonds may range from $1,500 to $20,000, or even a potentially higher amount. If you or someone you love has been placed in a holding cell in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, attorney Vitelli can file a motion for bond redetermination on your behalf. As your lawyer, she will make an appearance in front of a judge at Immigration Court in Boston, collect relevant evidence in your case and attend a hearing on your behalf. At your bond hearing, she will argue for release on bond at a reasonable amount.
Free Consultation for a Motion for Bond Redetermination
To set up a free initial consultation with an experienced Woburn immigration detention attorney, send an e-mail or call 781-995-0459. Black & Vitelli is conveniently located in Woburn, with easy access to the office and ample parking. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
