QUESTION
If I was convicted of a UPM violation, will this affect me traveling to Canada in the future?
Asked on Nov 09th, 2013 on Criminal Law - New York
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In October, I was charged with a UPM violation of NYS penal law 221.05 and was charged a fine. I am planning on going to Canada with friends in August, will this charge affect me in entering Canada?
1 ANSWER
John J. Carney
Canada will not let you enter with a misdemeanor criminal record. It seems you may have plead to a violation and may be able to enter, it is up to them. You should have retained a good lawyer to get an ACD dismissal if it was a first offense.
Answered on Dec 09th, 2013 at 5:42 PM