Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

problems as a Minor

When my son was 17, he was

arrested for stealing a car and

bandalism at at school. He was

arrested and served for that and for

doing drugs. He served about two

months in Juvinile Hall. He is a legal

Resident of the U.S.A., and wants to

become a Citizen. Will the fact that

he had these problems with the law

as a minor prohibit him from

becoming a Citizen? Is it true that

since this happened when he was a

minor, its not in his record as an

adult?. Please answer my question!


Asked on 4/17/09, 12:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: problems as a Minor

Fortunately, juvenile convictions do not count as convictions for immigration purposes so it does not appear your son has been made deportable or inadmissible. However, he might have problems in getting his citizenship on account of his history of drug use. If he is continuing to use drugs today, and goes in and out of rehab centers, that will create problems no doubt. He might have problems in being able to establish what is called good moral character for the purpose of his citizenship application. If he continues to be an addict, he might even get deported some day.

You need to contact a good immigration lawyer to discuss the details.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 4/17/09, 2:28 pm


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