I Commited a Crime of Moral Turpitude, but there is no record of this because?

Question

the crime was minor and i was let off with a ticket, this means i have no criminal record or record of arrest or anything.. so what am i suppose to show the consulate if i'm asked for a court record or police record? i'm confused.

Also will i be accused of misrepresentation by the consulate if i don't state i "commited" a crime of moral turpitude at the US Port of entry every time i visit the US, there is no record of this as again i was let off with a slap on the wrist.

Answer 1

Why worry when you have records that prove that you did not do anything wrong????????????

Answer 2

well here is a website which explains, what could happen.

Deportation.
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa/foia_reading_room/usam/title9/crm01934.htm

Here is the thing, there is ALWAYS a record somewhere.

If they find out on there own, your once again commiting a crime of " Moral Turpitude" Second offense.

As you can see in the link I sent you, it depends on your specific action, like Date rape, or Fraud, under aged sex, solicitation, drug usage ect.. these are things that you will have to admit to, because even thought
you have been told there is no record, its possible for them to , through back ground checks ect, and more recent law changes, a procedures, to find this easily accesible information,

When you were arrested, it was documented, as was the charges, regardless that they were a slap on the wrist this information was processed,

When My husband and I went throught the process,
we were asked to disclose information, when we did, and they processed his background check , based on the information provided.

I can tell you one thing, If you knowingly tell a lie they will hold you accountable. and my husband having received a green card, I can also tell you

When they honor you with the green card it says right on the card , this doesn't guarantee you anything, we can revoke it whenever, and however we deem necessary.

Now first thing you need a Lawyer, if your in NY I can get you the name of a good one.

next, you need to say what the crime was because it could have been anything,

here is another site
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=232523
with a guy in the same predicament.


http://immigration.about.com/od/criminalcharges/How_Criminal_Charges_Impact_US_Immigration_Citizenship.htm


http://immigration.about.com/library/weekly/aa100700a.htm

http://www.criminalandimmigrationlaw.com/cmt/cmt.html

http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/m/moral-turpitude.php

here is the USCIS website overview:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5600b9f6b2899b1697849110543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6b7389eef3d4b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&searchQuery=moral+turpitude

read it through for a better Idea of what will happen.

Email me directly if you want more help

Meg

Answer 3

You could just tell the truth and shame the devil. In other words just state what happened and see what they say about it, be totally honest and give them all the facts leave nothing out.

They may just tell you that it is completely over and you don't have to worry about it since you paid a fine and it is truly over. You are always in the right if you tell the truth since you will have nothing to hide any way.

It's like they always say, Honesty is the best policy. Besides if you don't tell them and they were to find out it would only make you look totally guilty. Why do that to your self. In the end they may just tell you that with that you no longer need to mention it again as it is over, at least your heart and mind will feel clear about it all.

I would mention the entire thing and then you have nothing to worry about it later. Obviously you can do what ever you want as that is totally up to you, in the end.

Answer 4

If you have no actual arrest record or criminal record, you don't have anything to worry about. Just keep your mouth shut about whatever your "crime of moral turpitude" was. If you volunteer something like that, it may be used against you.

For all practical (and official) purposes, if it's not down on paper, in black and white, it didn't happen.