Re: Hi,
Originally posted by eternity
I read somewhere on this board a long long time ago that if you are not convicted , there is a way to "expunge" (Clean/Wipe) your police record. So the Key is to get a "kickAss" DUI attorney and strike a deal (Plea Bargain) with the Prosecutor ... and reduce it to other less minor charges... Remember the prosecution has nothing to gain from convicting your friend who has no prior record and with decent background.
All they are interested in is how much (revenue) the Town
can make out of this.... I know it sounds corny but thats the real world.
Yes, you can expunge your records... Read also the following.............................
From: Carl Shusterman (carl.shusterman@gte.net)
Subject: Naturalization: Three Reasons Why Not To Apply
Newsgroups: misc.immigration.misc
Date: 2003-11-23 21:48:28 PST
Becoming a naturalized citizen allows you to vote, work for the federal
government, petition for your parent and siblings, etc, etc. People also
encourage you to become a naturalized citizen.
Here are three good reasons from a former INS Naturalization Attorney
(1976-79) why you might be better off NOT applying for naturalization:
REASON #1 - Criminal Record
One woman we know had a couple of expunged shoplifting convictions back in
the 1980s. She turned her life around, and decided to apply for
naturalization. The result? Her application for denied, and she was placed
under removal proceedings. We are currently trying to stop the government
from deporting her.
Remember that just because a particular crime was not deportable when the
conviction took place does not mean that the government can't deport you for
the conviction now. Also, an expungement may wipe out a conviction for most
purposes, but not for immigration purposes. Finally, it does not matter how
long ago the crime was committed, there is no statute of limitations for
deportable crimes.
REASON #2 - How Did You Get a Green Card?
What if you obtain an employer-sponsored green card, but never worked for
the petitioning employer? There may a perfectly reasonable explanation for
this, but the government may force you to tell it to a Judge in a removal
proceeding. The same result if you "forgot" to tell that the INS about an
important aspect of your case when you applied for your green card.
REASON #3 - Have You Ever Claimed to be a U.S. Citizen?
In 1996, Congress passed a law that provides that if you ever claimed to be
a U.S. citizen after the law was enacted, you are deportable, and there is
NO WAIVER.
A lot of people apply for naturalization only to be placed in removal
proceedings. It is oftentimes a wise move to consult with an immigration
attorney who is experienced in naturalization law prior to making an
application.
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Carl Shusterman served as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Immigration Service
(1976-82) before entering private practice. He heads a four-attorney firm
specializing exclusively in immigration law. He maintains an extensive
website entitled "Immigration: A Practical Guide to Immigrating to the U.S."
containing over 1,000 articles on all phases of immigration law. He is the
author of SHUSTERMAN'S IMMIGRATION UPDATE, a free, monthly e-mail newsletter
on immigration laws and procedures. You can subscribe online at
http://shusterman.com/subscribe.html
