Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Recently I made a big mistake and received 484 charge. I hate myself for what I have done. This is my first time and will be the last time I receive a criminal record. Now I have some questions relate my charge.

A DJ said if I would like to reduce my charge, the only way is to give me 602 charge with 1000+ fine and Caltrans for 30days. Because my poor health condition, my doctor advised me do not take the Caltrans if I can. I am a green card holder and want to keep minimize the impact on my US citizenship process later.

I was informed that the 484 with fine and 602 with fine and Caltrans 30 days are almost same weight of a charge. Both are a criminal record. 484 is a CIMT and 602 is not a CIMT. If I take 484 charge, after 3-year probation, I can file expungement for my criminal record, then, I will clear my CIMT record and able to naturalize to a US citizen. Is it true?

If I have a 484 charge, is ok to travel outside of US? Is this will be a trouble when I back to US at Post Entry?

What is the best choice for me- 484 with fine or 602 with fine and Caltrans 30days?


Asked on 7/07/12, 4:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Armen Tashjian Law Offices of Armen M. Tashjian

See if you can get a 415 instead, which prosecutors offer most often when the amount at issue is not high. The 415 is a trespass and will have no effect on your immigration status, other than the fact that you cannot be in probabtion at the time you apply for citizenship.

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Answered on 7/07/12, 11:44 am


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