John Bursch: Korean Immigrant and Plea Deal

john bursch: The court is considering the case of Jae Lee, a South Korean immigrant who was facing drug charges, according to Metro News. Lee pleaded guilty after his lawyer mistakenly assured him a conviction would not lead to deportation. The justices seemed divided during an argument about what to do in cases in which the evidence against criminal defendants is strong and the chances of acquittal by a jury are remote. The Trump administration is arguing the outcome at trial would have been the same. John Bursch, Lee's lawyer, told the court that his client would have taken his chances at trial or had his lawyer seek a better plea deal that might allow him to remain in the United States. The administration has pledged to increase deportations, with a focus on immigrants who have been convicted of crimes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.