In Padilla, the Supreme Court held that defense counsel must advise his client as to "whether his plea carries a risk of deportation."
Summary of this case from Payton v. StateNo. 08–651.
09-04-2009
Jose PADILLA, petitioner, v. KENTUCKY.
Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument granted.
In Padilla, the Supreme Court held that defense counsel must advise his client as to "whether his plea carries a risk of deportation."
Summary of this case from Payton v. StateFull title:Jose PADILLA, petitioner, v. KENTUCKY.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: Sep 4, 2009
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