Criminal Law Patrol Cars

[alex8111]

Do regular cops have a record of anyone's arrest and the crimes they have committed? Basically, am i gonna have to worry about whether this cop pulls me over because he knows I commited a certain crime in the past, and will be treated as a criminal (no matter how small the cirme).

Also, if I have been convicted of a misdemeanor, is it possible to get a pardon in any way? Can I write to my congressman, governor, even president and see if there is anything that can be done. I'm not a criminal, having a record is upsetting, not to mention affects my INS situation in a very bad way. My morality is now in jeopardy, and I don't like it. Is there anyway, I can work my ass off and try to get this conviction pardoned? The should have loopholes for people that really care.

 

[NYClex]

No, cops do not pull over people because of crimes they have committed in the past, they pull over people if they have observed a violation of the law. Then they will run a warrant check, which will return negative if no outstanding warrant is listed. Usually for the patrol cop, that is it. However, yes, investigators of course can pull a person's arrest and conviction record if they are investigating crimes.

And like it or not, if you have been convicted for a crime you are a criminal in the eyes of the law and most of society. While the governor, or in federal cases, the president has the power to pardon, it is rarely used. Yours would have to be an exceptional case.

In many states there are provisions to expunge a criminal record, you should inquire about that.

 

[rosewd]

Alex.. I don't worry about cops. Unless I break the law again, cops don't bother me. Of course we aren't criminals, but the reality is that immigration officials still think us a criminal regardless of convictions. that sucks.

 

[alex8111]

alex8111

Will this misdemeanor remain on my record for the rest of my life? Even after 20 years of no trouble, will this still come to haunt me in the future? Is there any way to a record completely removed (not expunged). Can I overwhelm people in office with letters?

Also, since I fall in the one-time exception, will I still be able to become a U.S. citizen?

 

[rosewd]

chill out man. the record will be expunged and it won't haunt ya for the rest of your life, but DHS and FBI will keep the record no matter what. Someone said expungement makes any differences on immigration matters. I dont know if it is true. Just a first offense/record won't hurt ya as long as you have a good moral character and abide the law.

You know what. Recently I met a police officer (foreign-born citizen) and he said he had a record when he's 19-20. It's a misdemeanor, but he became a cop without prob. Of course he told the recruiter when applied. He disagreed that just one minor crime will ruin one's life. There are many chances you could think of. If it matters you, you can stand against and fight back.

 

[alex8111]

fight back? How? Could I just re-open that criminal case and take it to a higher court? Is a misdemeanor worth that?

Also, could i still become a U.S. citizen with a misdemeanor?

 

[rosewd]

Actually my lawyer and I tried to bring it to the higher court and fight back, but I couldn't pay more than 10k.. Come on man if you can afford, why not. If you don't, just move on. Expunge your record. Its better than doing nothing right?

In my opinion...Just behave good. Don't break the law again and show them you have a good moral character when you applied for citizenship. Don't abandon the hope. You'll be fine. Of course your lawyer knows better

 

[alex8111]

But sh*t happens in life and everyone will come to a conflict with the law in one way or another in their lifetime – What does that have to do with my morality?

So you're saying I can get my green card with 1 crime but a maybe with becoming a citizen? Im a little confused. If they give me a green card, doesnt all citizenship laws still apply to me?