i was caught shoplifting the letter has come from the probation dept stating that i should go for this pretrial diversion progra

Seattle, WA Viewed 132 times. Posted 6 months ago in Criminal Defense

mme otherwise a case would be filed against me ,my question is if i do ths pre trial divesion programme then the probation people would take my fingerprints which would be a problem to me in immigration also does going through this programme means that i am guilty proved can u plz help me in knowing what will the probation guys do my finger prints were not taken earlieri was told by the officer that letter from the prosecutor would come,plz help me as i am worried about my immigration issue

Answers (2)

John M. Kaman

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted 6 months ago.

You should be concerned. Normally probation doesn't take fingerprints. If it's a true diversion program successfulcompleteion erases the arrest. Check with probation to be sure. Otherwise fight it.

John M. Kaman

Howard Woodley Bailey

This attorney is licensed in New Jersey. Posted 6 months ago.

Shoplifting is termed a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) by the federal government in regards to immigration issues. You need to discuss this with an experienced immigration lawyer before you resolve this charge. If the diversion does not require a plea, you will hopefully not have any issue that affects your legal status, but do need to confirm this with an immigration lawyer. Good luck.

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