Good afternoon,
I would appreciate any insight in the following situation. I was arrested for DWI in summer of 2010 and pled guilty to in summer of 2011. Therefore I now have 2 questions:
1. When are my 5 years of good moral character fulfilled: 5 years after arrest in 2010 (which would make it 2015) or is it 5 years after I pleaded guilty, paid fine and completed all DMV requirements (which would take it into 2016)?
2. Second question is more theoretical one: I understand that safest way to proceed is to wait out 5 years. But may be somebody has any insight, whether it makes sense at all to apply earlier. At this point its almost 2 years post conviction, three years post arrest. Total 12 years in the country. No ANY other problems with the law at all, always employed, family, completed graduate education in the US.
Is it complete toss of the coin with 50/50 chance? Or is it almost definite denial and just save my $700 for later.
If that helps, the case was simple DWI, $500 fine with 1 year conditional discharge, conditions based on completing DMV drunk driving program. Jurisdiction is NYC (if that is anyhow relevant for possible outcome of the interview).
Again, thanks everybody in advance for any help
I would appreciate any insight in the following situation. I was arrested for DWI in summer of 2010 and pled guilty to in summer of 2011. Therefore I now have 2 questions:
1. When are my 5 years of good moral character fulfilled: 5 years after arrest in 2010 (which would make it 2015) or is it 5 years after I pleaded guilty, paid fine and completed all DMV requirements (which would take it into 2016)?
2. Second question is more theoretical one: I understand that safest way to proceed is to wait out 5 years. But may be somebody has any insight, whether it makes sense at all to apply earlier. At this point its almost 2 years post conviction, three years post arrest. Total 12 years in the country. No ANY other problems with the law at all, always employed, family, completed graduate education in the US.
Is it complete toss of the coin with 50/50 chance? Or is it almost definite denial and just save my $700 for later.
If that helps, the case was simple DWI, $500 fine with 1 year conditional discharge, conditions based on completing DMV drunk driving program. Jurisdiction is NYC (if that is anyhow relevant for possible outcome of the interview).
Again, thanks everybody in advance for any help