I recieved a criminal speeding ticket in AZ a few days back.Just speeding and nothing else.Its a class 3 misdemeanor speeding ticket. Ive hired a lawyer and planning to contest it.Will a speeding midemeanor affect job opportunities like during background checks?Will it affect my H1B
I do not practice criminal law, but in googling criminal speeding in Arizona, it appears that excessive speeding is traveling at more than 20 mph over any speed limit in the state, and that it is a class III misdemeanor for which the maximum penalty is 30 days in jail, a $500 fine plus an 83% surcharge and up to one year of probation. Those are pretty hefty penalties for what does not appear to be a big crime. That being said, I do not know whether having the misdemeanor on your record will reduce your chances of obtaining a good job opportunity. However, such should not affect your H-1B status as it does not appear to be a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT), which is usually the line used to determine whether DHS should begin to become involved. I note that visas have an element of discretion, even H-1B’s, and if you had to or wish to obtain a visa in your passport, the incident could result in a consular officer looking harder at your application, especially if there is a finding of guilt. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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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