In the Matter of Ron Douglas Patterson on Habeas Corpus
Case Details
- Case No.: S225194
- Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of California
Key Topics in the Case
Documents
Prior Decision
Below People v. Patterson, 2015 WL 1057677 (Cal.App. 4 Dist. Mar. 9, 2015).
Defense counsel in California have long understood and accepted their constitutional obligation to advise noncitizen clients that they face mandatory deportation upon conviction. Defense counsel in California have long understood and accepted their duty to defend against adverse immigration consequences. Counsel's obligations are well documented in relevant guidelines and publications, and counsel have access to an array of resources to assist them in fulfilling this duty.
Author(s)
Cody S. Harris, Keker & Van Nest LLP, San Francisco, CA; Rose Cahn, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, San Francisco, CA; David M. Porter, Sacramento, CA.