Immigration Detention Legal Representation

Summary

The users nephew is detained at the Moshannon Valley detention center for immigration and drug charges. The nephew is unable to afford a lawyer and is struggling to find free representation. The user has tried to find pro bono lawyers but has been unsuccessful. The nephews immigration case is pending and he has not yet seen a judge for his drug charges. The user is seeking advice on how to proceed.

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My nephew is detain immigration and he needs someone to represent him on his master hearing, he also has some other charges. He has no money to pay a lawyer. We've been try for the longest to get free repren. Help
What is the location of your nephew's detention? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
Moshannon Valley detention center
What are the other charges your nephew is facing? This will help me provide more specific information.
Illegal substances and we don't know where that case stands as of now
What type of illegal substances was your nephew charged with? This will help determine the severity of the charges.
Drugs
What type of drugs was your nephew charged with? This will help me provide more specific legal information.
I'm really not sure
Could you please provide more details about the drug charges? For example, was it possession, distribution, or manufacturing?
When he was caught by immigration he had some drugs in the car.
What is the quantity and type of drugs found in the car? This will help determine the severity of the drug charges.
* kilos
What type of drug was found in the car? This will help determine the severity of the charges and potential penalties.
I really don't know the name of it, but is the one people turn into powder and sniff it
Is the drug you're referring to cocaine? This information will help me provide more specific legal advice.
Yes thank you
What is your nephew's immigration status? This will help determine the potential immigration consequences of his drug charges.
Illegal
What is your nephew's country of origin?
Dominican
What is your nephew's age and has he been in the U.S. for more than 10 years?
He was born Agust * * and it is his first time in the U.S
What is the current status of your nephew's immigration case?
He's waiting to see the judge
What is the date of your nephew's master hearing?
* of this month,
What is the name of the judge presiding over your nephew's case?
I really don't know sorry
Do you know if your nephew has any prior convictions or if this is his first offense?
This is the first one
Does your nephew have any family members who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents?
No
What is the current status of your nephew's drug charges?
That's what we are trying to find out. He is lost, he doesn't know what to do. And I say he's my nephew because his mom and I are very good friends since childhood and she asked if I can help him because he has no one here in the U.S
Has your nephew applied for a public defender to represent him in his drug charges case?
No, he doesn't know the steps
Has your nephew been informed about his right to a public defender for his drug charges case?
No he saids no
What state is the Moshannon Valley detention center located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding public defenders in that state.
Phillisburge P.A. if possible a representative for free because he has no money
Has your nephew applied for a public defender for his immigration case? Public defenders are usually available for criminal cases, but not always for immigration cases.
He called a few but can't take his case
What is the reason given by the public defenders for not taking up your nephew's case?
He did not tell me, he's been calling the list they provide him in the detention center and they are booked
Has your nephew tried reaching out to non-profit organizations that provide free legal representation for immigration cases?
I have and they are not accepting new classes as of now
What is the status of your nephew's application for asylum or any other form of relief from deportation?
We don't know he has seen the judge but his case is pend6because when he went up to see the judge he had no representative with him
What is the current status of your nephew's application for asylum or any other form of relief from deportation?

In Pennsylvania, public defenders are provided for criminal cases. For immigration cases, non-profit organizations may offer free legal representation.
His case is pending
What is the reason for your nephew's immigration to the U.S? This could potentially affect his eligibility for certain forms of relief from deportation.
Can you regrade the question.I don't understand please
What were the circumstances that led your nephew to immigrate to the U.S?
His family is real poor in D.R and he wanted to help them
What is the current status of your nephew's application for asylum or any other form of relief from deportation?
I really don't know
What is the current status of your nephew's drug charges case?
He hasn't been seen for that yet
What is the court's location where your nephew's drug charges case will be heard?
I really don't know because he was caught in Newark NJ
What is the current status of your nephew's immigration case in Newark, NJ?

For Newark, NJ, the Immigration Court is located at Peter Rodino Jr. Federal Building, * Broad Street, Newark, NJ *. Phone: (*) *-*.
From Newark he was taken to where he is at now and that's the part I don't understand
What is the name of the place where your nephew is currently detained?
Moshannon Valley processing center
What is the current status of your nephew's immigration case at Moshannon Valley processing center?
His case is pending
What is the reason for the delay in your nephew's case at Moshannon Valley processing center?
Because he needs a representative to show up with him and until he gets one they gonna be push his date back, because they done it twice already
What steps have you or your nephew taken to secure a free legal representative for his case?
He called and I also try to help by calling pro bono lawyer and they are not taking new cases
What is the current status of your nephew's drug charges? This will help determine the potential penalties and how it may affect his immigration case.
Well to tell you the truth we don't were he stands
What is the current status of your nephew's application for a public defender for his drug charges?
He doesn't have one yet
Has your nephew tried reaching out to legal aid services in Pennsylvania for his drug charges case? They might be able to provide free legal representation.
Yes but his language and poor knowledge of the U.S. He doesn't know what to do and what are the steps he needs to do
Has your nephew been provided with an interpreter during his interactions with the court or legal aid services?
He didn't say
Did your nephew receive any written communication from the court or legal aid services in a language he understands?
They just post a list of pro bono lawyer in the detention center and it's their responsibility to call
Has your nephew been able to communicate with any of the pro bono lawyers from the list provided at the detention center?
Yes but they said they can't take the don't know the reason
What is the language your nephew is comfortable with? This information can help in finding a suitable legal aid service or interpreter.
Spanish
¿Ha intentado su sobrino comunicarse con alguna organización de ayuda legal que ofrezca servicios en español?
El ha llamado yo he llamado pero no pueden cojer el caso por tiempo tan corto que el tiene para ver el juez
¿Ha intentado contactar con la Oficina del Defensor Público de Pennsylvania o con organizaciones sin fines de lucro que brinden asistencia legal gratuita en casos de inmigración?
Si yo lo he hecho y no están recibiendo casos nuevos y el no puede pagar un abogado privado
¿Ha considerado su sobrino solicitar un aplazamiento en su audiencia para tener más tiempo para encontrar un abogado?

En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales. Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
El juez se la a aplasado * veces ya y queremos que el salga de ahí para su otro caso a ver qué va a pasar con el
¿Ha considerado su sobrino solicitar asilo o alguna otra forma de alivio de la deportación?

En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales. Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
Pero dónde se puede uno comunicarse porque yo he andado toda las páginas web he con encuentro el está desesperado
¿Ha intentado ponerse en contacto con la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) para obtener ayuda con su caso?
No
¿Ha considerado ponerse en contacto con la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA)? Pueden proporcionar referencias a abogados de inmigración en su área.
No lo he echo
¿Podría considerar contactar a la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) para obtener ayuda con el caso de su sobrino?
Si usted cree que me ayudarían si
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar asilo o alguna otra forma de alivio de la deportación?

- En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales.
- Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
- Contacto de la corte más cercana: Peter Rodino Jr. Federal Building, * Broad Street, Newark, NJ *. Teléfono: (*) *-*.
No el no lo ha hecho
¿Por qué no ha solicitado asilo o alguna otra forma de alivio de la deportación?
Porque el no save
¿Ha considerado su sobrino buscar asesoramiento legal sobre cómo solicitar asilo o alguna otra forma de alivio de la deportación?
No
¿Ha intentado su sobrino ponerse en contacto con la Oficina Ejecutiva de Revisión de Inmigración (EOIR) para obtener información sobre su caso?
A él le dijo el juez que nesecita un representante es todo lo que se. El me dijo que si yo podía hacerle el favor de ayudarlo
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar un defensor público para su caso de drogas en Pennsylvania?
No porque el está detenido en inmigración y me imagino que después que el vea el juez lo trasladaron a otro lugar para ese caso me imagino yo
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar un aplazamiento en su audiencia para tener más tiempo para encontrar un abogado?

En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales. Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
Ya se la dieron
¿Cuál es la próxima fecha programada para la audiencia de su sobrino?
El * de Agosto
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar un aplazamiento para su audiencia del * de Agosto para tener más tiempo para encontrar un abogado?
Si y como ya le han dado * aplasamiento
¿Ha considerado su sobrino solicitar un aplazamiento adicional para tener más tiempo para encontrar un abogado?
No sé si se lo darán el * cuando el vea el juez. El no tiene ninguna orientación sobre nada el nesecita ayuda
¿Ha intentado su sobrino ponerse en contacto con la Oficina Ejecutiva de Revisión de Inmigración (EOIR) para obtener información sobre su caso?

- En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales.
- Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
- Contacto de la corte más cercana: Peter Rodino Jr. Federal Building, * Broad Street, Newark, NJ *. Teléfono: (*) *-*.
No
¿Ha considerado su sobrino ponerse en contacto con la Oficina Ejecutiva de Revisión de Inmigración (EOIR) para obtener información sobre su caso?
Ahí es que le ofrecen pro bono y no cojen el caso
¿Ha intentado su sobrino ponerse en contacto con la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) para obtener ayuda con su caso?

- En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales.
- Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
- Contacto de la corte más cercana: Peter Rodino Jr. Federal Building, * Broad Street, Newark, NJ *. Teléfono: (*) *-*.
No porfavor
¿Podría considerar contactar a la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) para obtener ayuda con el caso de su sobrino?
Si usted cree que lo ayuden
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar asilo o alguna otra forma de alivio de la deportación?

- En Pennsylvania, los defensores públicos están disponibles para casos criminales.
- Para casos de inmigración, organizaciones sin fines de lucro pueden ofrecer representación legal gratuita.
- Contacto de la corte más cercana: Peter Rodino Jr. Federal Building, * Broad Street, Newark, NJ *. Teléfono: (*) *-*.
No puede tiene el otro caso pendiente. Me puede usted ayudar como encontrarle un abogado porfavor
¿Ha intentado su sobrino ponerse en contacto con la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) para obtener ayuda con su caso?

- AILA puede proporcionar referencias a abogados de inmigración en su área.
- Contacto de la corte más cercana: Peter Rodino Jr. Federal Building, * Broad Street, Newark, NJ *. Teléfono: (*) *-*.
No no
¿Podría considerar contactar a la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) para obtener ayuda con el caso de su sobrino?
Si deme información
Puede contactar a la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) en su sitio web www.aila.org o por teléfono al *-*-*.
Y que es eso
La Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) es una organización profesional de abogados y profesores de derecho que practican y enseñan la ley de inmigración. Pueden proporcionar referencias a abogados de inmigración en su área.
Don gratuitos
¿Su sobrino ha intentado solicitar un defensor público para su caso de drogas en Pennsylvania?
Ñoño
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar un defensor público para su caso de drogas en Pennsylvania?
No
¿Ha considerado su sobrino solicitar un defensor público para su caso de drogas en Pennsylvania? Los defensores públicos son gratuitos para aquellos que no pueden pagar un abogado privado.
Si
¿Ha intentado su sobrino solicitar un defensor público para su caso de drogas en Pennsylvania?
Todavía no
¿Por qué no ha solicitado su sobrino un defensor público para su caso de drogas en Pennsylvania?
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