Mendoza v. United States, No. 11-3958; Third Circuit; opinion by Aldisert, U.S.C.J.; decided June 28, 2012. Before Judges Ambro, Vanaskie and Aldisert. On appeal from the District of New Jersey. [Sat below: Judge Pisano.] DDS No. 14-8-7382 [8 pp.]
Mario Mendoza, who was born in Ecuador and lives in New Jersey, was charged with fraudulently inducing the Federal Housing Authority to insure mortgage loans. His counsel, Glen Cavanagh, explained he could avoid prison by pleading guilty. Cavanagh did not apprise Mendoza that, as an aggravated felony, his crime would lead to mandatory deportation.
