Retroactive application of law toward rehabilitated youthful offender
(name withheld at client's request)

Pending before the Immigration Judge, this lawful permanent resident committed his crime in 1981. The conviction later was set aside and charges dismissed pursuant to California youthful offender statute. DHS now seeks to apply new laws and deport this rehabilitated gentleman, a father of two U.S. citizen children and husband of a U.S. citizen. He has been a model citizen since his release, paying taxes and holding the same job for the last twelve years.

UPDATE: The DHS agreed with HILL & PIIBE that new laws do not apply, and client was allowed to apply for relief from removal.