Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

what should i say on this

hi

i was once cited for a mandatory court appearance, for a reckless driving in VA (20mph over speed limit),which is a criminal violation in VA..

i appeared at the court and the case was reduce to speeding,with a fine...

and i got a speeding ticket then...

now,in the DS 156,question 38, do i need to say YES or NO, where it asks have i ever been arrested, convicted, for crimianl case..

in my case,i was just cited, not even arrested..

so should i say YES or NO...please suggest

will this cause any issue during my h1b stamping

i have all my court papers,that says, the case has been reduced to normal speeding


Asked on 12/18/08, 6:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Isabella Mayzel, Esq. Law Offices of Isabella Mayzel

Re: what should i say on this

You should answer no but just in case have a certified copy of the charging documents and a certified copy of the dispoistion of the court if this question comes up during the interview.

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Answered on 12/20/08, 11:44 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: what should i say on this

If you were never arrested nor convicted of the reckless driving charge, and it was subsequently reduced to speeding(a traffic infraction, you should check the NO box.

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Answered on 12/19/08, 9:50 am


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