Can I become a U.S Citizen if I have a criminal record?
Asked on Feb 28th, 2013 on Immigration - California
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I have had My Green Card since 1990 and I wanted to know if it is possible for Me to try to become a citizen.I have 2 accounts against Me from My past,one is Attempted Murder and Assault with a deadly weapon.one was in 1994 in California and the other wasin 1999 in Wiscounsin.I was charge against the same person and that was My ex-spouse due to defending myself with a nife when he use to hit Me
It would be difficult to believe the odds are in your favor of obtaining US citizenship in light of the two counts against you. The question is whether attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon were the final dispositions of the counts against you. Did you plead down to lesser charges? Were the counts dismissed? If these were the final dispositions of the charges, they both appear to be aggravated felonies under which you would not be naturalized. There is also the distinct possibility that your permanent residence would be at risk as the naturalization officers would go through your entire background including criminal checks. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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