Immigration Holds — ICE Holds — Deportation
The arrest and detention of a loved one who is not a U.S. citizen is an especially scary time for a family. A jail sentence and possible deportation can tear an immigrant's family apart. It is important to get legal advice as soon as possible following an arrest.
The Utah County Jail (also known as the Spanish Fork Jail) is where most immigrant detainees in Utah are held. Keen Law Offices, LLC, is located only 15 minutes from the jail, which means we can act fast to get to the jail and talk to your loved one. These situations are a top priority for us, and we will do everything we can to protect your loved one's immigration status after an arrest.
If your family member is being detained in the Utah County Jail, do not hesitate to call our law firm at 866-298-9275 (toll free) or 801-851-1480 (Orem).
How Can Our Utah Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorneys Help?
Since our firm is so close to the Spanish Fork Jail, our Orem lawyers are readily available to go there to meet with detainees, most likely the same day that you contact us. From there, we can:
- Interview the client
- Discuss the case with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials
- Give the family an idea of whether it is possible to get the person out of custody
- Formulate a strategy to deal with the immigration impact of the arrest
What Are Immigration Holds or ICE Holds?
When a foreign national is arrested, the jail reports him or her to ICE. Next, ICE officials check the person's immigration status. Then, ICE determines whether to place a "hold" on the person, based on the person's immigration status. A hold is a document that tells the jail to release the person to ICE upon completion of the sentence or when the detainee posts bond, rather than letting the person go free. At that point, ICE may begin deportation proceedings.
Typically, holds are placed on most people who commit serious crimes, such as homicide and rape, while offenses like DUI or theft usually do not result in a hold. Release of a hold is possible for those who commit minor offenses, such as DUI, while more severe crimes will not be eligible for a bond
The Situation Is Urgent. Get Help Now.
Criminal activity can have disastrous immigration consequences. If you or a loved one has been arrested and detained in Utah County Jail, it is critical to get a lawyer involved right away. Keen Law Offices, LLC, in Orem, is focused on immigration and criminal defense only, and we have helped people from all over the world avoid deportation.
To speak with our skilled lawyers about how to protect your rights, call 866-298-9275 (toll free) or 801-851-1480 (Orem). You can also e-mail our law firm. We will respond as quickly as possible.
