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syl58vt

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over the summer i was charged with a misdemeanor (shooting in a public place:no injury), a class 2 misdemeanor. It was a bb gun that I was shooting in my yard and someone called the police on me. No one was hurt and there was no probation, community service, jail time, etc, only a $500 fine. However this all happened 6 months after uscis received my application.

what are my chances of not being denied citizenship based on this?

thanks
 
Just a simple advice. GET A LAWYER. That may be considered not having a Good character and moreso your fine is $500.00. I would cost you some few dollars than the headache of going through denial and then have to use a lawyer.

Best of luck. just be smart...
 
In cases like this, its probably worthwhile consulting a lawyer.

Since this is a misdemeanor, it probably carries a maximum sentence less than 1yr, which is the USCIS cutoff for more serious offenses. Secondly, I presume the maximum fine was $500, which is also happens to be one of the breakpoints? You should be ok, but expect to be questioned and provide a court certified disposition to show the IO during interview.

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One thing I don't quite understand is how you could have been charged with "shooting in a public place" if you were in your own yard? Were you out front in plain view?
 
yea it was in public view, i thought no one was around but someone was. My county says I need at least 1 acre of my own property to be considered not shooting in a public place.
The maximum penalty was 6 months and $1000 fine.
what supporting documents should I have?

some extra background information:
ive been here since 1989, currently a college student, clean record except 1 speeding ticket other than that.
 
syl58vt said:
yea it was in public view, i thought no one was around but someone was. My county says I need at least 1 acre of my own property to be considered not shooting in a public place.
The maximum penalty was 6 months and $1000 fine.
what supporting documents should I have?
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Bummer. Pretty much the only docs you'll need are the court certified case disposition.
 
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