17 Nov 2015

CADC on Ineffective Assistance: USA v. Newman

"Appellant Kerry Newman seeks to vacate his conviction for federal wire fraud on the ground that his attorney failed to properly advise him about the immigration consequences of pleading guilty. The district court denied his request partly because it believed he was unable to show prejudice. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse and remand." - USA v. Newman, Nov. 17, 2015.