Deportation Due to a New Jersey DUI

Although it may be common knowledge that a serious or violent indictable offense may lead to the deportation of an undocumented immigrant, it might not be immediately obvious to most that an individual who is pulled over and charged with a DUI in New Jersey may also be deported as a result of the report to the U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).

More specifically, former Attorney General of New Jersey wrote and circulated in a Directive in 2007 that law enforcement officers should inquire about a person’s immigration status under certain circumstances, including driving while intoxication. In other words, if an arrest is made in conjunction with a DUI, the arresting officer has a duty to inquire about the individual immigration status and possibly report it to ICE. Ultimately, a conviction could lead to the undocumented immigrant’s deportation.

Deportation Based on DUIs Is On the Rise

According to recent statistics, deportations due to DUIs in New Jersey are significantly on the rise. For instance, in 2010 more than 393,000 undocumented immigrant cases were reported to ICE. Of the reported cases, approximately 27,635 individuals were ultimately deported from the country.

Got DUI? Call an Experienced New Jersey DUI Attorney!

If you or a loved was arrested for a DUI, you need to immediately call NJ DUI attorney Dan Matrafajlo at 908-248-4404 for a free consultation, especially if you are an undocumented immigrant. We have offices in Elizabeth, North Brunswick and Newark, New Jersey to serve you. Mr. Matrafajlo has the experience in New Jersey municipal courts that you need. He has been recognized locally for his legal ability and named a SuperLawyers Rising Star by his peers. Dan has the knowledge and skill to prepare the best strategy and present the best evidence at your DUI bench trial to increase the likelihood of dismissing the DUI charges against you.

Dan T. Matrafajlo

NJ State Bar: #031722003

Dan T. Matrafajlo, Esq., is the managing member and lead partner at Beninato and Matrafajlo, Attorneys at Law, LLC. Renowned for groundbreaking contributions to personal injury law, he has set legal precedents with influential Appellate decisions and garnered recognition in the New Jersey Law Journal. A consistent honoree on Super Lawyers’ Rising Star list for the past five years, Matrafajlo’s litigation prowess is widely acknowledged. He has won various awards like Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters Association 2019, and Nominated into Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2012 until the Present.

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