Bond Granted in Removal Defense Cases: Protecting Noncitizens from Immigration Detention

Facing immigration detention can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when bond is denied, leaving individuals at risk of being held in custody during their removal proceedings. At the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, we specialize in helping clients obtain bond hearings and secure their release from immigration custody. Below we highlight a series of successful cases where bond was granted, allowing individuals to reunite with their families while navigating their legal battles. Each of these cases demonstrates the effectiveness of our removal defense strategies and the importance of presenting compelling arguments to the immigration court to secure the release of clients who do not pose a danger to the community or risk of flight.

Bond Granted in Removal Defense Cases: Protecting Noncitizens from Immigration Detention

BOND GRANTED Matter of J.M.M. (2022)

J.M.M. is a native and citizen of Guatemala who had been arrested for driving under the influence in violation of Utah law. After he was bailed out of state custody, he was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) refused to release J.M.M. on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that J.M.M. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. J.M.M. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of F.C. (2020)

F.C. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been arrested for lewdness with a minor under sixteen years of age in violation of Nevada law. Several months after he was initially charged, the Department of Homeland Security decided to take F.C. into its custody and refused to release him on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing at the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that F.C. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. F.C. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of P.J.R. (2020)

P.J.R. is a native and citizen of Guatemala who had been arrested for battery on a protected person in violation of Nevada law. After he was released on his own recognizance in the pending criminal case, he was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release P.J.R. on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that P.J.R. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. P.J.R. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of R.A.V (2019)

R.A.V. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been convicted of disorderly conduct and harassment in violation of New York law. Shortly after his latter conviction, the Department of Homeland Security arrested R.A.V. and refused to set a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Varick Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that R.A.V. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. R.A.V. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of C.L.F (2019)

C.L.F. is a native and citizen of Brazil who had been convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence in violation of Massachusetts law and was then arrested for battery constituting domestic violence in violation of Nevada law just a few months thereafter. After posting a bond to get out of criminal custody for the most recent arrest, C.L.F was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release C.L.F. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that C.L.F. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. C.L.F. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of V.R.R. (2019)

V.R.R. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been convicted of battery constituting domestic violence in violation of Nevada law and had been most recently arrested for driving under the influence in violation of Nevada law. After he was released from criminal custody, V.R.R. was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release V.R.R., finding him a danger to the community. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that V.R.R. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. V.R.R. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of R.G.G.M (2019)

R.G.G.M is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been arrested for driving under the influence in violation of Nevada law. After he was released on his own recognizance in the pending criminal case, he was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release R.G.G.M. on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that R.G.G.M did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. R.G.G.M was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of C.C.J. (2019)

C.C.J. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been convicted of battery constituting domestic violence in violation of California law and had been arrested again for battery constituting domestic violence in violation of Nevada law. After he was released from criminal custody, C.C.J. was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security initially refused to release C.C.J., finding him a danger to the community. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that C.C.J. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Prior to the bond hearing, Alex conferred with the attorney from the Department of Homeland Security handling the case and a bond setting was agreed upon. The presiding immigration judge followed the stipulation of the parties and granted bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of O.L.R. (2019)

O.L.R. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been convicted for battery in violation of California law and had been most recently arrested for open and gross lewdness in violation of Nevada law. After he was released on his own recognizance in the pending criminal case, he was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release O.L.R. on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that O.L.R. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. O.L.R. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of B.A.S.R. (2019)

B.A.S.R. is a native and citizen of Mexico who entered the United States in 2004. He had been convicted twice for battery constituting domestic violence in violation of Nevada law a few years thereafter. He had most recently been arrested again for battery constituting domestic violence. After posting bail in the criminal case, he was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) and removal proceedings were initiated. At the time of his initial bond hearing, the battery domestic violence charge had been pending. Finding B.A.S.R. a danger to the community on the basis of the two previous convictions for battery domestic violence and a pending charge for the same, the immigration judge initially denied bond. However, the pending charge was ultimately “denied” by the City of Las Vegas Attorney’s Office, which had decided to not prosecute B.A.S.R. With proof that the City Attorney’s Office had decided not to prosecute B.A.S.R., Alex filed a second custody redetermination hearing in which he argued that there had been a “material” change in circumstances under 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(e). After reviewing this proof along with the additional supporting evidence submitted with the bond request, the presiding immigration judge was satisfied that B.A.S.R. did not pose a danger to the community and set a bond in the case.

BOND GRANTED Matter of F.J.M. (2019)

F.J.M. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been arrested for battery constituting domestic violence in violation of Nevada law. After bail was posted in the pending criminal case, he was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release F.J.M. on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on his behalf, arguing that F.J.M did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. F.J.M was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of M.R. (2019)

M.R. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in violation of Nevada law and subsequently convicted of battery constituting domestic violence. After being released from criminal custody, she was transferred to immigration custody where the Department of Homeland Security refused to release M.R. on a bond. Alex filed a motion seeking a custody redetermination hearing with the Las Vegas Immigration Court on her behalf, arguing that M.R. did not pose a danger to the community or a risk of flight. Satisfied with the evidence presented, the presiding immigration judge set a bond. M.R. was released from immigration custody after posting this bond.

BOND GRANTED Matter of E.A. (2019)

E.A. is a native and citizen of Israel who had been taken into criminal custody for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in violation of Nevada law. After being released on his own recognizance from criminal custody, he was taken into immigration custody. Alex prepared a motion, seeking a custody redetermination hearing on his behalf. The immigration judge, satisfied with evidence presented in support of the motion, found that E.A. did not pose a danger to the community and set a bond. E.A. was released from immigration custody.

BOND GRANTED Matter of N.E.G. (2019)

N.E.G. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been previously convicted of burglary and possession of a drug not to be introduced in interstate commerce in violation of Nevada law. He had most recently been arrested for conspiracy to commit battery and felony child abuse in violation of Nevada law. After posting bond and being released from criminal custody, he was taken into immigration custody. Alex prepared a motion, seeking a custody redetermination hearing on his behalf. The immigration judge, satisfied with evidence presented in support of the motion, found that N.E.G. did not pose a danger to the community and set a bond. N.E.G. was released from immigration custody.

BOND GRANTED Matter of N.V. (2019)

N.V. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been wrongly arrested for battery domestic violence and felony child abuse in violation of Nevada law. After posting bail and being released from criminal custody, he was taken into immigration custody. Alex prepared a motion, seeking a custody redetermination hearing on his behalf. The immigration judge, satisfied with evidence presented in support of the motion, found that N.V. did not pose a danger to the community and set a bond. N.V. was released from immigration custody.

BOND GRANTED Matter of R.A.M. (2019)

R.A.M. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had been convicted of driving under the influence in violation of California law and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in violation of Nevada law. He was picked up by local law enforcement on an outstanding bench warrant. After serving a two-month term of imprisonment, he was transferred into immigration custody. Alex prepared a motion, seeking a custody redetermination hearing on his behalf. The immigration judge, satisfied with evidence presented in support of the motion, found that R.A.M. did not pose a danger to the community and set a bond. R.A.M. was released from immigration custody.

If you or a loved one is facing immigration detention and you believe you are eligible for bond, it is crucial to seek expert legal assistance. At the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail, we have successfully helped many individuals obtain bond and avoid prolonged detention. Let us help you navigate the complex legal process and fight for your right to be released from immigration custody. Call us today at (725) 221-5998 or contact us online to schedule your consultation. We are here to protect your rights and provide the best possible defense.