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   Carl ShustermanPro

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 18, 2013 08:09. I agre with my colleague.

   (213) 394-4554 x0 Mr. Shusterman is a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 35 years of immigration... more(213) 394-4554 x0 Mr. Shusterman is a former INS Trial Attorney (1976-82) with over 35 years of immigration experience. His response to your question is general in nature, as not all the facts are known to him. You should retain an attorney experienced in immigration law to review all the facts in your case in order to receive advice specific to your case. Mr. Shusterman's statement above does not create an attorney/client relationship. less

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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered February 18, 2013 00:13. No, but take care of that ticket at once and make sure such an incident does not happen again.

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   Ann Block

   Davis Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 18, 2013 08:35. I slightly disagree with my esteemed colleagues -- as it may depend on what type of "hit and run" charge you have. If it was a California misdemeanor offense for VC 20001 simple property damage, that is not currently a problem for a lawful permanent resident (I assume you mean you are a conditional resident through marriage?) as it is not considered a "crime of moral turpitude" by the 9th Circuit court of appeals, which is the appeals court which matters for you, since you live in California. A California felony hit and run could be a "crime of moral turpitude" however, and one such offense within 5 years of becoming a permanent resident could make a person deportable.

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   Theodore Murphy

   West Chester Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 18, 2013 01:01. A ticket for hit and run could cause a problem. Schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney and take the court records for the hit and run with you.

   The answer provided here is general in nature and does not take into account other factors that may need to be... moreThe answer provided here is general in nature and does not take into account other factors that may need to be reviewed for a more precise answer. You should consult with an immigration attorney before taking any action. The answer here is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. less

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