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I have been in West palm beach for one month (December 2013 on tourist visa). In that time I was arrested for petti theft. It was a totall missunderstanding but I didn't have any other options but to cooperate with police. I have morals and values so I didn't want to have this unresolved so I hired a criminal lawyer to represent me on court. In January I had court date and my lawyer told me my case was Nolle prosequi. He sent me a notice of dismissal. I want to visit USA again. Now I wonder what kind of problems may I run into and what kind of documents should I have with me. I know that I can not apply for ESTA any more. But that is all I know. I am in Europe now. Other than that I had never had problems with police. Thank you so much for your answer
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I suggest that you apply for a visa at the American consulate or embassy and explain your situation and if requested, present the notice of dismissal. I concur with your thought that you should not apply for ESTA anymore. Theft is a crime of moral turpitude and the fact of the arrest alone will likely result in an ESTA denial. When you again visit the US, you can bring the notice of dismissal in the event that you are questioned about it by CBP. 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.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 10:12 PM