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What should I write on my citizenship application about my careless driving case?
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I was involved in an accident in June. In August, the judge gave me a deferred sentence, with conditions that I supervise my driving for three months, pay an $80 fee and complete a driving course. I've done all of them, but my record is still on nmcourts.gov. Here are my questions:
Do I automatically consider it as dismissed? Or should I wait for an order of dismissal?
Should I say on my application that I was charged? Convicted? Is that considered a deferred adjudication?
Will my record be erased or can it be expunged?
And for immigration lawyers, especially: Will that hurt my chances of getting citizenship? It was an accident...
Please help, anybody! And, FYI, I'm in New Mexico. Thanks so much!
What you need to do is:
1. Relax
2. hire an attorney to guide you through the process
3. Be aware of the fact that a record can not be expunged ... from an immigration stand-point.
Ahmad Moosavi ShabaniCriminal Defense AttorneyPelham, AL ·
You may have meant reckless driving and no a careless driving offense. Reckless driving is a criminal offense and not a mere violation, depending on your state law. Accordingly, I agree with my colleague that you must disclose it and have a certified copy of the court disposition submitted with your application. This conviction will be on your record for ever but should not preclude your naturalization process. Good luck!
