I have been mistakenly charged with a retail theft in FL for an item worth $6. I was finger printed and given a copy of arrest document. I plan to fight these charges as I am not guilty. I have not yet received any court date.
My immediate concern is that I have to travel outside US for some urgent personal issue. I am on H-4 visa which is valid till Aug-2010.
I have few questions in that regard:
- Would immigration officer know about my arrest while my case is pending ?
- What may be the worst case scenario at the port of entry (as the case against me gives me exception from inadmissibility coz it carries max penalty of $500 and 60 days jail time) ?
Thanks a lot of your attention. I am going through my worst time and any help will be greatly appreciated.

