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Will I be able to go on vacation if I complete my deferred sentence?
Asked on Oct 25th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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After I complete my deferred sentence, under MCL 771.1 and there is no conviction on my record, will I be able to enter Canada, or does Canada constitute this as a conviction because I plead guilty? I realize there will be an arrest record, but will this bar me from entering for vacation. What can I do?
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 03rd, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Should not be a problem. Canada should just look at the case as a dismissal which is what will officially show on your record.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2011 at 4:12 PM
The case would be dismissed so there would be no conviction. After 5 years you could ask the court to expunge the record which would remove it from the public record.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2011 at 2:10 PM
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You can check with the Canadian authorities, but I don't think having a conviction on your record is going to prevent you from entering the country.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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If everything is perfect, then you should have no problems. However, there can be delays. Since your record reflected a conviction after your plea, it is not clear what will show for Canada and when it will be updated to reflect the dismissal. You may want to have a certified copy of the dismissal and keep it with your papers if you go to Canada so that if a question is raised, you have the paper to show the dismissal.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2011 at 3:23 PM