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Violent Crimes

Arrests for violent crimes, such as assault or weapons charges, can be devastating. Prosecutors ask for jail sentences of years or decades, followed by years of probation and programs. For immigrants, a violent crime conviction can make obtaining U.S. citizenship or residency (a green card) impossible, and often leads to deportation. To the working professional, a conviction can make it next to impossible to find a high-paying job. 

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