Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

VISA and Disorderly persons offence

My shoplifting was transformed in a

Disorderly persons offence from a 3rd

degree crime. Is it still a crime? I

have to go to the court the 23rd

September and I feel so bad, stupid,

guilty, for what I have done! But I

am worried because I am not a USA

citizen, I am a graduate student J1

VISA so I don`t want any criminal

record otherwise I am worried I can

not more enter in the US, is it true?

If there is a conviction, a fine, what

can happen? I am worried! Can we

find an agreement with the store so

the case can be dismissed? I feel

guilty but I want to become a

researcher\professor here! I was

terribly stupid! What can I do? Please

advice me!


Asked on 8/20/08, 6:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Soleiman Raie Joel Every & Associates

Re: VISA and Disorderly persons offence

a crime of moral turpitude (theft, fraudulent checks, etc) can bar you from further legal status with INS. It is crucial that you hire an attorney for the criminal matter that has an immigration background to know what you can and cannt plead to, or negotiate without risking immigration problems! Call our office for a free consultation.

Sal Raie, Esq.

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Answered on 8/21/08, 10:40 am
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

Re: VISA and Disorderly persons offence

You need a lawyer who handles both criminal issues and understands immigration law. I would be happy to discuss this case with you.

Mike

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Answered on 8/21/08, 1:43 pm


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