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When an international student on an F1 visa faces criminal charges, the stakes go far beyond the courtroom. In addition to judicial penalties, criminal charges can trigger swift immigration consequences—including visa revocation, deportation proceedings, and a permanent bar from the United States. 
Southern California criminal defense attorney Matthew Ruff recently secured a complete dismissal for an F1 visa student facing severe misdemeanor charges under Penal Code § 25850(a) (Carrying a Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle) and Penal Code § 32310 (Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine). Continue reading →