Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

I have a question regarding applying for US citizenship on form N-400 Good moral character. MY driving license in a good standing now but in 2000 my driver license got suspended for 6 months for speeding / reckless and a fine of $500 in fairfax county, VA. I am not sure how to answer these \"Good Moral Character\" questions on N-400:\n15. Have you ever committed a crime or offense for which you were not arrested? Yes/No\n16. Have you ever been arrested, cited or detained by any law enforcement official? Yes/No\n17. Have you ever been charged with committing any crime or offense? Yes/No\n18. Have you ever been convicted of a crime or offense? Yes/No\n20. Have you ever received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation, or been paroled? Yes/No \n\nThanks in advance \n


Asked on 7/29/09, 5:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

If you were convicted of reckless driving in Fairfax County and fined $500 that is a criminal misdemeanor (class 1)offense which must be disclosed on your N-400.

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Answered on 8/03/09, 5:38 pm
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

You were obviously cited for this in 2000 when you were pulled over for speeding and reckless driving, so yes, you must disclose this on the N-400. It's not going to be serious enough for your citizenship application to be denied but if you hide it, it would be.

Larry L. Doan

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Answered on 8/03/09, 5:40 pm


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