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title: Rights of Immigrants Charged With Crimes in San Diego
slug: san-diego-immigrant-criminal-rights
article_type: Help Article
keywords: immigrant rights, criminal charges
url: https://www.sandiego.gov/police/data-transparency/crime-statistics/annual-crime-reports
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Immigrants facing criminal charges in San Diego must understand potential immigration consequences alongside criminal penalties. Legal expertise is essential to protect rights and explore defense and relief options.