criminal charge

[Allan Samson]

A criminal conviction will affect his application for asylum, but it depends on the seriusness of the conviction. He should get a good criminal lawyer/ Good Luck, ALLAN SAMSON

[legal Forum]

A person who has been stopped by the police may be ticketed for a "civil infraction," may be ticketed or arrested for a"petty offense" or "misdemeanor," or may be arrested for a "felony," or may be released. It is possible for the person to later be charged, when the police complete their investigation.

Sometimes, the person will be informed that charges have been filed, and will be asked to present himself at the police station by a particular date and time.

At other times, a "warrant" for the person's arrest may be entered into the state's computer system, informing police officers to arrest the person if they find him. If the charges are serious, the police may go out to arrest the person.