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Thanks WBH!! Where have you found all the of definitions you've sent for immigration law such as, "The definition of the term “conviction” as follows (INA §101(a)(48) for immigration" and "18 USC § 16 - Crime of violence defined"? I'd like to read up on them as well.

I have gotten a lot of advise (THANK YOU) and I just wanted to make sure I'm thinking correctly and have my ducks in a row for the best possible outcome for my husband to be able to gain citizenship without too much difficulty. 1. The best case scenario would be that the prosecutor and judge...

You are EXTREMELY helpful WBH. I can't thank you enough!!

Can you explain how saying not guilty even though he did it works? Can he plead not guilty and accept the court's punishment? If he pleads not guilty would it go to trial?

thank you!!!!!!

Sorry, another question. Is the sentencing set by state law and is the same of all? What would we need to do if a misconduct charge has a max sentencing of 1 year?

THANK YOU!!!!!!! WOW... more then I ever thought we should know. And should we still ask them to dismiss the charges once the court's requirements are met?

Thank you for your thorough response. Am I understanding correct that if possible it would be best to have them drop the charges down to misconduct vs. the domestic assault charge?

My husband was arrested for domestic and 5th degree assault against me. The pre-trail is next week. The prosectuor is offering 12 weeks of anger managment for him and 18 months of circle sentancing for the two of us to complete together. He would like to apply for citizenship but we don't know...