Padilla v. Kentucky (case)

Padilla v. Kentucky was a U.S. Supreme Court case in 2010 concerning the rights of non-citizen defendants. Jose Padilla, a legal permanent resident, was convicted of drug charges and later faced deportation. He argued that his lawyer failed to inform him that pleading guilty would lead to automatic deportation. The Supreme Court ruled that criminal defense attorneys must inform clients about the immigration consequences of guilty pleas. This decision highlighted the importance of effective legal counsel and the rights of non-citizens, establishing that misinformation or lack of information regarding immigration risks can violate a defendant's constitutional rights.