Buju’s lawyer says it made no sense to seek bail

By Webmin on January 11, 2010 11:47 AM 3 Comments

David Oscar Markus, the defense lawyer for embattled deejay Buju Banton is reported as saying that it made no sense to seek bail for his client, as immigration authorities had placed a detainer on Banton, who is in the United States on an entertainer’s work permit.

Markus told reporters on Thursday after Banton’s court appearance in Tampa, that he will first have to fight to get the detainer lifted, and then seek bail on the cocaine-related charges.

The lawyer said that the entertainer will fight the criminal charges, and will not enter into any plea deal with prosecutors.

Markus reportedly criticised the immigration detainer, saying that in Banton’s case there is a presumption of guilty until proven innocent by the United States immigration.

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Rohan

The Colossal destruction of a man's character is being demolished and constricted because of internal forces that are more powerful, and politically well connected. The disintegration of buju's life is being played out in the media.

blackwallstreet

MR OSCAR MAKES PERFECT SENSE TO WHAT HE'S SAYING,THE I.C.E IS NASTY.THEY DO NOT LIKE OUR CARIBBEAN FOLKS.SO IF I WAS BUJU,I WOULD JUST SIT STILL AND HOPE,PRAY

Imigrationlawyer

. As a former criminal prosecutor and now a criminal and immigration defense lawyer, I can assure you that I have clients that are released from immigration detainers all over the country all the time. Based on my experience, you can usually get out even when you are illegally in this country or have a minor past criminal history. Of course every case is different and only a qualified attorney examining your case can tell you your chances. Of course when you get to immigration, your deportation lawyer will want to argue why you are not a flight risk or a danger to the community and your community ties, etc.. What you cannot have is any drug trafficking offense or any "aggravated felonies" or a prior order of deportation or removal that cannot be re-opened or appealed.