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  1. #1
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    Default First Time Shoplifting, Green Card Holder A Year From Naturalizing

    hi there,
    i m a 28 years old liveing in georgia, i've been taking to jail two days ago after been cought by jcpenny security clerk steeling a nicless worth $15 was on sale for $8. i've spend six houers in the jail and got out with a $1213 bond, they took my finger prints and a photo of me, i have a court on may i'm suppose to go to my home country for a visit on april, first time after a bright clean history report.
    my quitions are
    im i allow to change the court day?
    and if it has been changed do you think they will give me a jail time and how to prevent it as much as possible?
    what is the punchment i will get ?
    will it be shown in my record? and how long it will stay there? is there anyway i can remove it from my recod?
    i have a green card is this issue going to effect my naturlization since i'll be a cetizen next year?
    and i wanted to know what if i missed my court? ofcourse im not missing it i just wantet to know?
    also is there any body in this form lived this experience and what they got after going to court?
    you answers will be highly appreciated.
    thanks

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    Default Re: First Time Cought In A Shoplefting

    Sometimes you can get the date changed, or hire a lawywer and have him appear in your place, the best advice anybody can give you right now, is find a good criminal defense lawywer, especially if you are trying to gain American citizenship.

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    Default Re: First Time Shoplifting, Green Card Holder A Year From Naturalizing

    i've found a lowyers over the internet with a free consaltation when i explained my situation she said that we can change the court date also it's not going to appair on your record coz its a misdimeaner and the case will be dismissed after they send me to a special program and i could get a comunity service but i't will cost me $3500 wich i cant afford it in the first place, i've asked many people about such a case they said all the same , most likely a fine with comunity service.

    is it really important to get a lawyer??????
    and thanks for the reply

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    Default Re: First Time Shoplifting, Green Card Holder A Year From Naturalizing

    I think somebody who knows immigration better than me should answer this, but I would say yes it's important, might sound like a lot of money now, but you'll be glad you payed it when you're still able to be come a US citizen.

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