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J1 Question (arrested)

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  • 25-11-2010 12:40am
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    hellothar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    I have been looking through the topics, but can't find anything (if it has been mentioned before could someone direct me to the topic ? :D)

    Full time undergrad.

    was arrested before after a fight outside a nightclub ....
    was re-arrested 2 or 3 times after that for questioning on more serious charges (assault initially, then affray) for which I was charged on (the affray)...

    in court though my case was struck out, so I haven't any convictions...

    it was the first and only time I've ever been in trouble with the law...

    but how does this affect my chances of going to America ?

    my solicitor said it should be no problem, but the ESTA form asks about arrests .....

    also I'm pretty sure they ask you at the J1 consult meeting....

    anyone been in trouble and declared it and still got in ?


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    silja
    Registered Users Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭silja


    Were you charged with anything regarding drunkeness or drug use or domestic violence? If not, you should be fine, as the charges do not relate to "moral turpitude" and you have no convictions. You will need to declare it, but should be approved.


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    hellothar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭hellothar


    the original arrest outside the nightclub was to do with drunk and disorderly & abusive behaviour (Public order act) ....

    I was freed after a few hours in the station but not charged .... I was however summonsed to court over it, which I happened to be in court at the time when the other charge was brought against me ....

    not too sure if being summonsed would count as being charged, as I never got a charge sheet for it, just court summons


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