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Immigration Consequences |
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I understand that if I am not a citizen of the United States, my plea of guilty or no contest may or, with certain offenses, will result in my deportation, exclusion from reentry to the United States, and denial of naturalization and amnesty and that the appropriate consulate may be informed of my conviction. The offenses that will result in such immigration action include, but are not limited to, an aggravated felony, conspiracy, a controlled substance offense, a firearm offense, and, under certain circumstances, a moral turpitude offense.
j.Firearms
I understand that federal and state laws prohibit a convicted felon from possessing firearms or ammunition for life.
k.Other Consequences (specify):
4.RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY
I understand that I have the right to an attorney of my choice to represent me throughout the proceedings. If I cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint one to represent me.
I hereby give up my right to be represented by an attorney.
5.OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
I understand that I am entitled to each of the following rights as to the charges listed in item 1 (on page 1):
a.Right to a Jury Trial
I understand that I have a right to a speedy and public jury trial. At the trial, I would be presumed to be innocent, and I could not be convicted unless, after hearing all of the evidence, 12 impartial jurors chosen from the community were convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that I am guilty.
b.Right to a Court Trial
I understand that, as an alternative to a jury trial, if the prosecutor agrees, I may give up a jury trial and have a court trial in which the judge alone, without a jury, hears the evidence. I still could not be convicted unless, after hearing all of the evidence, the judge was convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that I am guilty.
c.Right to Confront and Cross-Examine Witnesses
I understand that I have the right to confront and cross-examine all witnesses testifying against me. This means that the prosecution must produce the witnesses in court, they must testify under oath in my presence, and my attorney may question them.
d.Right to Remain Silent and Not to Incriminate Myself
I understand that I have the right to remain silent, and my silence cannot be considered as evidence against me. I understand that I also have the right not to incriminate myself, and I cannot be forced to testify.
e.Right to Produce Evidence and to Present a Defense
I understand that I have a right to present evidence and to have the court issue subpoenas to bring to court all witnesses and evidence favorable to me, at no cost to me. I also have the right to testify on my own behalf.
6.BEFORE THE PLEA
a. Discussion With My Attorney
Before entering this plea, I have had a full opportunity to discuss the following with my attorney:
(1)The facts of my case;
(2)The elements of the charged offenses, prior convictions, enhancements, and special allegations;
(3)Any defenses that I may have;
(4)My constitutional and statutory rights and waiver of those rights;
(5)The consequences of this plea, including the immigration consequences; and
(6)Anything else I think is important to my case.