Shoplifting And Citizenship
Hi, guys!
have a question regarding N-400 application.
this is not for me, but for a close relative.
In the section for good moral character there are questions that I need help with. But before this, let me explain the situation.
My relative have 2 incidents of shoplifting. First of all, I'd like to tell you that she was wrongfully accused, and I don't think explanations would
help right now. But this is for you to understand.
First case was in Goodwill Store. No police was called, no reports filed, she just paid fine and left. no fingerprints, no pictures were taken. No court.
The second case was in QFC store. She was detained by store security, police was not called, they called the police and filed the report. Then, she paid
fine, and received the notice in the mail to appear in court. She hired an attorney, and she had her case settled, even before she had to chance to
plead guilty or not guilty. I believe she had pretrial diversion program, she was offered to pay $75 in fine, commit no new violations, perform 24 hour
community service and not to have a contact with the store. She succesfully completed it, and the case was dismissed by the city with prejudice.
So, does she need to mention first occurance?
Also, for the second case what information need to be included along with the application?
So, for question 15 i check yes, and questions 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 I check no? questions 19 and 20 I am not sure though.
It was 2 years ago, and I don't know if she needs to wait 3 more years, or she can send application right now.