Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

shoplifting

I've been arrested for shoplifting in Ca ,for 3 items less than 100 dollars, I'm going to court this october.but I was wondering if this incident will affect my eligibility in the future to apply for a residence


Asked on 8/29/08, 11:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ricardo Vidal Law Offices of Ricardo Vidal, P.A.

Re: shoplifting

You may still be eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence if your crime falls in tha category of the "petty theft exemption".

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Answered on 8/29/08, 12:40 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: shoplifting

For petty theft..there should not be any problem. Make sure you plea properly in the criminal case.

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Answered on 9/05/08, 11:56 am


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