ryan22

j&ana

If 27b is yes, the document check list to submit an original or certified copy of probation record. I am not sure what type of document do I need to get from where to prove maintenance law abiding citizen for a period of one year. Will this document be asked? It has been so long time. I have receipt of fine paid, certified court search record though.

Thanks nancy and j&ana.

j&ana-you appears to be quite knowledgable in the area.

any suggestion on if I would need to hire an attorney for applying.

Hello,

Need your suggestion/thoughts on filling part 11, Item 22-27 of N-400. I had a motor vehicle related accident case in a small town which I accidently damaged a parking lot concrete pole and failed to inform the police officer, not knowing that each and every incident has to be reported. Later I came to know that the police was searching me so I went to the police station to meet the officer who was searching for me. I explained the accident and told him I was new to the country and didnt know that each and every accident has to be reported. This happened ten years ago. I was later had to go to court since I was charged with failure to stop after accident w/ unattended vehicle/property. I was fined total $140.00 and some points in driver license.

I am preparing for applying for citizenship. Few weeks before, I received a copy of court disposition letter, in case if I need, although N-400 instruction mentions that no document is required for traffic incident with fines less than $500. In the court document - the followings were mentioned.

Sentenced on : xx/xx/xxxx Fine : $100.00 Fee: $xx.xx

Incarcerated to jail for 5 Day(s) Concurrent with 5 Day(s) suspended and credit for 0 Day(s) served.

Conditions:

1.Pay Fines and Costs

2. Remain Law Abiding Citizen for a period of one year

I have the following questions:

What should be the answers for 23. Have you been ever arrested, cited, or detained,...............for any reason? Yes/No

I believe both 24 and 25 should be Yes.

The most confusing one to me is 27.A. Have you ever received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation, or been paroled?

27B. If "Yes', Have you completed the probation or parole?

Is the jail time mentioned is considered as suspended sentence? I was told by court people that the jail time represents if I am unable to pay fines. Is the conditions in my disposition considered as a probation. I believe the definition of probation includes supervision by probation officer.

I am in confused situation. I highly appreciate your help.