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> You should immediately retain an immigration lawyer experienced with
> criminal matters. For that matter, it would have been good to do so
> before
> entering any plea.
>
> I'm not quite sure, but I suspect that criminal trespassing is a crime
> of
> moral turpitude and could make you deportable - not just costing you
> your
> citizenship, but even your Green Card. Obviously, you don't want to
> have
> that happen so close to the finish line! That's why you need the help
> of a
> competent attorney.
>
> As far as the procedure goes: during the interview, you would be asked
> about
> any convictions since filing the application, and then you would have
> to
> disclose this one.
>
> NATHAN wrote:
>
> > I have a naturalization application pending and I am waiting to be
> > called
> > for finger printing. However I was recently charged with criminal
> > trespassing and pleaded no contest. In addition, the trespassing
> > charge
> > occurred after I had submitted my n-400 application therefore it
> > does not
> > appear on the application. I have no other offences besides a couple
> > of
> > speeding tickets.Would such an offence prevent me from obtaining my
> > citizenship.
> >
> > Thank in advance for your responses.
>
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> here.
> It may answer your question. Remember, I am strictly a layperson
> without
> any legal training. I encourage the reader to seek competent legal
> counsel
> rather than relying on usenet newsgroups.
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Hi:
I know that California Penal Code 415 of "trespass" is NOT considered a
CIMT. However, the title of the offense is not what counts, but the
details of the statute.
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Certified Specialist
Immigration & Nat. Law
Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
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