This program will assist you in locating your client in the federal or state custodial system.  It will give you some steps for advantageously shaping the record in a criminal conviction.  Immigration lawyers, learn how to assist criminal defense counsel in avoiding a damaging factual basis for a California plea.  What is a factual basis for a California plea?  Why is it necessary?  Criminal defense attorneys, how do you utilize the cases regarding factual basis to your client’s benefit? How can you shape the record and the factual basis for the plea in criminal court?  How can criminal defense counsel and immigration counsel best work together?