Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

I would like some one with criminal law experience in this matter to answer me. My cousing who came from the dominican republic purchased some documents from a puerto rican guy , he used those documents to obtain a usa passport wich he used to work only, now some federal special agents are looking for him. I dont know what he is being charge with I think is that he obtained a usa passport with papers that did not belong to him. my question is how much time is he facing? can he work a plea deal? will he be deported if he dosnt do time or if he does time? and the fact that he has being on the run for 8 months makes it worst.


Asked on 2/24/10, 9:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Austin Austin Law Associates, PC

The amount of time he is facing would depend on the charge that is ultimately lodged against him. Most cases work out with a "plea deal". His deportation would depend on his immigration status as well as his ultimate conviction. It would be best to consult a lawyer prior to his turning himself in or being arrested.

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Answered on 3/05/10, 11:28 am


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