Padilla v. Kentucky

If you are getting a lawyer and you are not a United States citizen , make sure that your attorney is familiar with this case because it may affect your case. Padilla with the help of an attorney pleaded guilty to a narcotics charge. However, the attorney did not inform Padilla that a guilty plea came with deportation. The Supreme Court ruled that an attorney is duty bound to inform clients possible outcomes, such as deportation. So please make sure that the attorney knows this case, if not find one who doe