LOS
ANGELES, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spolin &
Dukes P.C., a prominent law firm, is pleased to announce a major
victory at the Pasadena Courthouse
last Friday. Attorneys Aaron Spolin,
Caitlin Dukes, and Erica Esquivel successfully litigated a Penal
Code 1473.7 motion, overturning a guilty plea that had jeopardized
the immigration status of a longstanding resident.
Attorney Erica Esquivel
skillfully detailed the client's journey of redemption,
highlighting his transformation from a prison inmate to a
successful businessman, husband, caretaker to his 76-year-old
mother, and loving father of two children. Her compelling narrative
was pivotal in the court's decision to overturn the conviction.
The client, who faced imminent deportation due to a conviction
he poorly understood, has lived in the
United States since he was two years old and has established
his family here. The case was particularly challenging because the
client had attempted a 1473.7 motion four years earlier, only to
have it denied in the Superior Court and in the Court of
Appeal. That original motion was in front of the same judge
who ultimately ruled for the Spolin & Dukes client, Honorable
Suzette Clover, who was appointed to the bench in 2006.
The turning point in the second 1473.7 motion was the
introduction of new evidence, including a critical declaration from
the client's former lawyer admitting his mistake in not explaining
to the client the potential immigration consequences of his plea.
Judge Clover's decision has not only corrected a grave legal error
but has also safeguarded the client's ability to remain with his
family in the U.S.
"We are deeply gratified by the court's decision, which not only
represents justice for our client but also emphasizes the
importance of understanding the immigration consequences of
criminal proceedings," said Aaron
Spolin.
The victory has significant implications for similar cases,
highlighting the need for accused individuals to understand both
the direct and the indirect consequences of a guilty plea.
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