QUESTION
Will a marijuana offense affect her ability to petition for me?
Asked on Jan 20th, 2011 on Immigration - Florida
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My fiance and I are in the process of being married and start my paperwork. However in December she was charged with possession of marijuana and intent to use it. This was her first offense. The substance was not hers. Is that going to affect my case? She has a hearing and arraignment in February.
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William C. Gosnell
She should hire a criminal defense lawyer and fight this marijuana charge.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
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If she is the U.S. citizen that should not affect her ability to petition you.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo, APLC
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If your fiance is a U.S. Citizen her conviction should not affect her ability to petition you and should not affect your case.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Contract Negotiations Attorney serving Miami Lakes, FL
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If your husband is the Citizen as your application suggests then her criminal record is not relevant. It is the person being applied for whose criminal record is in question.
Before she accepts any plea it is critical that she meets with a licensed attorney.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2011 at 4:28 PM