Criminal History fully disclosed - what are my chances?

[K1application 0]

Hi,

 

My interview is on the 19th of march, i still have recieved my FULL DISCLOSURE check, i only have a current name check that lists 2 offences. i have been in trouble for fighting and mostly driving eg speeding drive unregistered and failure to pay tolls. I recived community service 20 years ago. Can anyone let me know if they have had or heard of a similar situation being approved the VISA? Any HELP is appriciated.

 

2017 static driver testing - driving with a prescribed drug : fined $700 (i was driving with serequol
in my system - i take this medication daily for bi-polar and didn't travel with my script that day,
received fine only was allowed to drive home I am allowed to drive with this medication. This
medication gives false roadside drug test readings which is why it states – Driving with a
PRESCRIBED drug.)
EXCEED SPEED BY LESS THAN 10KM/H (CODE:1926) Offence date 05/03/2015 fined
$350.20
EXCEED SPEED BY LESS THAN 10KM/H (CODE:1926) Offence date 06/03/2015 $290.40
FAIL TO OBEY TRAFFIC LIGHTS (CODE:2101) Offence date 12/11/2014 $530.50
EXCEED SPEED BY 15K BUT LESS THAN 25K (CODE:1928) Offence date 06/03/2015
$400.40
DRIVE UN-REGISTERED VEHICLE IN TOLL ZONE (CODE:2351) Offence date 01/12/2014
$313.20
DRIVE UN-REGISTERED VEHICLE IN TOLL ZONE (CODE:2351) 26/11/2014 $311
DRIVE UN-REGISTERED VEHICLE IN TOLL ZONE (CODE:2351) 23/11/2014 $311
DRIVE UN-REGISTERED VEHICLE IN TOLL ZONE (CODE:2351) 06/12/2014 $313.20
DRIVE UN-REGISTERED VEHICLE IN TOLL ZONE (CODE:2351) 23/01/2015 $313.90
DRIVE UN-REGISTERED VEHICLE IN TOLL ZONE (CODE:2351) 09/02/2015 $254.10
USE HAND HELD MOBILE PHONE WHILE DRIVING (CODE:2078) 14/11/2014
29/11/2013 EXCEED SPEED LIMIT IN SPEED ZONE BY 1 PTS 01/04/2014 FINALISED
INTERSTATE LESS THAN 13 KM/H
06/01/2012 A 5964804 EXCEED SPEED LIMIT IN 3 PTS
SPEED ZONE BY AT LEAST 13 KM/H NOT MORE 20 KM/H SPER MC 05/03/2012 $200.00
05/01/2012 200121245 EXCEED SPEED LIMIT IN 3 PTS
SPEED ZONE BY AT LEAST 13KM NOT MORE 20KM/H
SPER MC 16/04/2012 $200.00
30/12/2011 200120275 EXCEED SPEED LIMIT IN 4 PTS SPEED ZONE BY MORE THAN
20km/hr $333
14/12/2011 200116899 EXCEED SPEED LIMIT IN 1 PTS SPEED ZONE BY LESS THAN 13
K/HR SPER MC 07/04/2012 $133.00
04/10/2010 14482064 EXCEED SPEED LIMIT IN SPEED 1 PTS ZONE BY LESS THAN 13
KM/H $133
2008 driving whilst suspended fine $600 (due to moving around i didnt recieve notice or fines in
mail)

2007 licensed suspend from state debt recovery non payment fines (was out of work)
2007 H 33245122: FINE: $600 costs- court :$70 Disqualification :12 months :(LC38794)
2005 driving over speed limit less than 15km/hr fined $225
2004 not display P plates fined $76
12/04/2002 negligent Driving fined $175
2001 was charged with affray for fighting outside a pub – received fine was charged
between 1999 – 2003 I was charged with destruction of a light and given community service of
washing police cars and mowing a church – I do not have the exact details of this at the time of
writing and apologise about that fact.
I have had my license suspended and then lifted a lot of times over the years due to non payment of
fines which went to state debt recovery, the suspensions were lifted when i paid my fines. All my
fines are now paid. This is due to working away and not receiving any mail and fines going to debt
recovery, all the suspensions were lifted when I paid my fines.
Suspensions due to non payment of fines dates (these are for all states to the best of my knowledge:
30/07/2002
04/04/2006
23/10/2007
03/06/2008
25/09/2011
22/04/2012
30/08/2013
09/01/2016
21/09/2018
I have no Current drivers license due to not only not requiring it as i work at sea but after being
pulled over in 2017 and being fined for driving on my required daily medication i decided not to
drive anymore as to not experience the incident ever again.
I am deeply ashamed of my charge of affray in 2001, negligent driving in 2002 and every fine i
have ever received. i have always paid my fines as soon as i have been able. Due to my working
lifestyle and contracts all over the country and at sea i have struggled to get my mail and subsequent
driving and speeding fines were increased due to non payment and my non receiving of the
information. I realise all this is my fault due to my work life and not keeping up with my legal
priorities.
I have since remedied this lifestyle and have accepted and remedied the consequences regarding
them.
If i have missed anything off my federal police check i sincerely have not done this purposely as at
the time of writing this i am still waiting for it.

Edited March 12, 2019 by K1application
updated criminal info

[Loren Y 2,731]

From the looks of all those penalties, they all seem like minor mistermeanors to me. I don't see any felony charges on your record, and those are the ones that hurt you the most. You don't have any DUIs that I saw and those are not good to have on your record. The only downside is the number of minor offenses is a little high, but I think you should be ok. Maybe someone else that has interviewed at your embassy can shed some light on how they weigh these type of offenses. The only other thing is it kinda shows you as a habitual offender, that maybe frowned upon, but best of luck, and I am impressed you are able to keep track of everything so accurately.

[WandY 430]

Why were you fined $700 for the DUI if you are allowed to drive while taking Seroquel? The charge would have been dropped upon proof of prescription. At least, that's the way it works in many countries - don't know about yours. That's a pretty serious charge - we call it DUI in the U.S. (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol). It's not the Seroquel that gets you in trouble, it's the drowsiness/sleepiness it can cause. There must have been a reason to pull you over, maybe driving erratically, crossing the middle line, etc. You say that you have amended your irresponsible behavior, but the Seroquel event was in 2017. You sound like a reasonable person that understands the issues, but I'm not sure you will survive a moral and legal audit by U.S. immigration authorities. Be honest with everything and show some proof that you are responsible - maybe you'll get some relief. Good luck!

[K1application 0]

16 minutes ago, WandY said:

Why were you fined $700 for the DUI if you are allowed to drive while taking Seroquel? The charge would have been dropped upon proof of prescription. At least, that's the way it works in many countries - don't know about yours. That's a pretty serious charge - we call it DUI in the U.S. (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol). It's not the Seroquel that gets you in trouble, it's the drowsiness/sleepiness it can cause. There must have been a reason to pull you over, maybe driving erratically, crossing the middle line, etc. You say that you have amended your irresponsible behavior, but the Seroquel event was in 2017. You sound like a reasonable person that understands the issues, but I'm not sure you will survive a moral and legal audit by U.S. immigration authorities. Be honest with everything and show some proof that you are responsible - maybe you'll get some relief. Good luck!

hey it was a random stop, and the way it works is serequol shows up as an opiate on the test. if your script isnt with you you get fined regardless. thats why the check specifically says PRESCRIBED drug. You can drive on it as its not restricted and i dont feel the side effects as ive been taking it for over ten years. i never fought it as i work at sea and left the following day. 

 

Im prepared to be grilled and its the only time that has happened to me so i hope they see past it. Im also brining a letter from the doc which says what i am saying now.

 

Im very nervous and hope it gets approved or i get offered a waiver if denied.

 

where are you from?

[haiderzaidi 3]

On 3/13/2019 at 11:35 AM, K1application said:

hey it was a random stop, and the way it works is serequol shows up as an opiate on the test. if your script isnt with you you get fined regardless. thats why the check specifically says PRESCRIBED drug. You can drive on it as its not restricted and i dont feel the side effects as ive been taking it for over ten years. i never fought it as i work at sea and left the following day. 

 

Im prepared to be grilled and its the only time that has happened to me so i hope they see past it. Im also brining a letter from the doc which says what i am saying now.

 

Im very nervous and hope it gets approved or i get offered a waiver if denied.

 

where are you from?

Hi K1,

 

I received my full disclosure today & found out that I have 3 fines worth of $500, that i had no clue about it. They were overstayed a stopping zone, mostly parking & 2 speeding tickets that are paid.

I am very much stressed. How did you go with yours in interview?

I am in Sydney, Australia btw.

Edited January 31, 2020 by haiderzaidi