... i 162, 118 P.3d 645 (2005), Stowers claimed his guilty plea was not made knowingly, voluntarily,
and with an understanding of the nature of the charges and the consequences of his plea because
the circuit court did not properly advise him of the immigration consequences of ...
... Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Defense counsel asked the complainant about
assistance she solicited from her immigration attorney, Cheryl Tokunaga, and the
complainant testified: A [Complainant]: Well, she — Cheryl ...
... The Circuit Court further informed Cun-Lara of the possible consequences that a nocontest plea
could have on Cun-Lara's immigration status if he was not a US citizen. ... THE COURT: Okay. Mr.
Cun-Lara, your attorney said he talked to you about the immigration issue yesterday. ...