QUESTION
Can I have my sale of narcotics charge expunged and get US citizenship? How?
Asked on Jun 11th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Missouri
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I have a charge from 2012 of sale of narcotics, I got 3 year probation and some community service but no time served. I lived an honest and upright life ever since, I am thinking of getting a lawyer to expunge the case then try to get citizenship. I have a green card right now , is it possible to get citizenship ?
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No. If you were actually convicted (rather than receiving an SIS and having the case closed after completing probation), your conviction is not eligible for expungement.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:26 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You can not petition the court to expunge your record until you have satisfied the probation terms and waited at least 2 years (for felony it is upwards of 5 years) after that date to apply. Given it being a drug charge, you will have some obstacles to over come. Yes, retaining a attorney to assist you will help.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:26 PM
Speeding & Traffic Ticket Attorney serving Sherman Oaks, CA
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A criminal defense attorney can help you with the expungement process. I can help with that if your case is in Southern California, call me at 818 336 1384. As far as citizenship, as i understand it getting the conviction dismissed (ie. expunged) can be helpful, but you should address that question with an immigration attorney. I can put you in touch with an immigration attorney if you would like.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:26 PM