Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude

Among the most common criminal convictions that lead to deportation are the crimes involving moral turpitude. While there is no specific definition for “moral turpitude” under Immigration statutes and regulations, the phrase has been interpreted to involve any crime that carries a specific intent to do harm or a conscious disregard of a substantial risk.

While there are offenses that are specifically designated as a crime involving moral turpitude many determinations are done on a case-by-case basis.

Only an experienced attorney and a thorough analysis of the statute under which the non-citizen was convicted can help determine if the crime fits the “moral turpitude” criteria. Contact Cohen & Forman for a consultation, and let us help you fight deportation.