California AB2669 amends the Penal Code to require defense counsel to advise on immigration consequences and for the prosecution to consider avoiding.

California AB2669 amends Section 1016.3 of the Penal Code to mandate that defense counsel provide accurate advice about the immigration consequences of a proposed disposition and defend against those consequences when consistent with professional standards. The prosecution must consider avoiding adverse immigration consequences in plea negotiations. If the prosecution fails to offer a plea that avoids these consequences, the court can impose remedies such as ordering a hearing, continuing the matter, or making express findings on the record.

California AB2669 amends the Penal Code to require defense counsel to advise on immigration consequences and for the prosecution to consider avoiding.

California AB2669 amends Section 1016.3 of the Penal Code to mandate that defense counsel provide accurate advice about the immigration consequences of a proposed disposition and defend against those consequences when consistent with professional standards. The prosecution must consider avoiding adverse immigration consequences in plea negotiations. If the prosecution fails to offer a plea that avoids these consequences, the court can impose remedies such as ordering a hearing, continuing the matter, or making express findings on the record.