F1 visa holder DC Drunk and resisting arrest in wyoming

[wyofool 0]

I am a Canadian on an F1 visa going to school in Wyoming. I was arrested for DC Drunk and resisting arrest. I posted a bond and have court date this week. Will I get any of the money back? Am I at risk of being deported? I have a flight back to Canada next week and am coming back to finish classes the following week. Am i okay to travel or will i not be allowed back in the USA. Thank you.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Penguin_ie

[Transborderwife 4,666]

What does your lawyer think?

[wyofool 0]

I haven't hired one, as I am unsure if I require one. Looking for some help on here.

[Hypnos 6,578]

If you're being prosecuted in a criminal case then you need a criminal defence lawyer (though this is relatively small peanuts, but it's still good advice).

In addition, consult an experienced immigration attorney before you travel as to whether it may cause you any problems travelling, since it might.

If you show up to your hearings then you should get your bond back; that's the point of them, after all.

Edited May 7, 2016 by Hypnos

[Transborderwife 4,666]

If you're being prosecuted in a criminal case then you need a criminal defence lawyer (though this is relatively small peanuts, but it's still good advice).

In addition, consult an experienced immigration attorney before you travel as to whether it may cause you any problems travelling, since it might.

If you show up to your hearings then you should get your bond back; that's the point of them, after all.

Was pretty much going to respond with this

[caliliving 606]

YOU NEED A LAWYER!! YES! absolutely!! you do not want ANYTHING on your record which can affect you traveling now, or in the future for a GC! please get a lawyer asap and an expreienced one!

what exactly happened? fingerprinted/mug shot? did you get a felony or a misdemeanor? honestly, i would not travel bc when you come thru it will probably be on your record (not sure if it happeds THAT quick) and if they ask 'have you been arrested' you will have to say.. but it is best to wait and straighten EVERYTHING out!!! the lawyer can help you.. if you are a good kid, in college, doing well in school ect.. mistakes happen! they understand you do not want ANYTHING on your record.. so depending on what it says, your lawyer can even get the charges dropped!! which is what you want!! how badly do you need to go home??

[Boiler 45,898]

Resisting arrest sounds nasty.

I have come across lots of people who were screwed because they could not pay to play.

[Hypnos 6,578]

That's certainly the charge you'd want to plead down (or go to trial if you think you can prove your innocence). Any half-decent lawyer could probably get it done for a few hundred dollars, which is probably in your best interests if you have any wish to remain or return to the US in future.

[pch1 64]

Just to let you know and be aware of it, if you commit any crime, felony, midamenor the laws applied to US Citizen will apply for you as well. If am correct, Wyoming DUI laws are pretty stiff, am talking about up to 6 months in jail for first offense and depending on the test results. If they took a blood test, they might or might not check for other substance in your system as well, And also, you have to remember that the school you are attending might have another action toward you as well.

Like most suggested, you need a lawyer, do not leave the country until this is settled and cleared. This is not going to be a cheap ticket if you expect it to be. You are lucky if it will cost you only $1100 you paid for bond.

[caliliving 606]

Just to let you know and be aware of it, if you commit any crime, felony, midamenor the laws applied to US Citizen will apply for you as well. If am correct, Wyoming DUI laws are pretty stiff, am talking about up to 6 months in jail for first offense and depending on the test results. If they took a blood test, they might or might not check for other substance in your system as well, And also, you have to remember that the school you are attending might have another action toward you as well.

Like most suggested, you need a lawyer, do not leave the country until this is settled and cleared. This is not going to be a cheap ticket if you expect it to be. You are lucky if it will cost you only $1100 you paid for bond.

He did not get a DUI.. the OP has not come back.. and he should to give a bit more detail if he wants the best answer.. but it sounds like he was drunk, (drunk tank maybe??) but then he resisted arrest with an officer.. obviously, that is not good! but if he wasnt overly aggressive, gets a good lawyer, shows he has his together and remorse... again, i do not know what happened, he can probably get off very easily..

he may just have a charge for a drunk tank and that wouldnt be a big deal! but i agree.. he needs a lawyer and he needs to figure this out BEFORE he leaves the country!!! because right now, he could have pending FELONY charges.. who knows!! but then it could all get knocked down to just a traffic ticket!

[caliliving 606]

That's certainly the charge you'd want to plead down (or go to trial if you think you can prove your innocence). Any half-decent lawyer could probably get it done for a few hundred dollars, which is probably in your best interests if you have any wish to remain or return to the US in future.

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+1!! a lawyer would be like $500 if it is as simple as i think it is.. but you dont want any resisting, or being abusive charge on your record for now or the future! I wouldnt be worried about going home for a visit, i would be worried about fixing this mess asap!!

[pch1 64]

He did not get a DUI.. the OP has not come back.. and he should to give a bit more detail if he wants the best answer.. but it sounds like he was drunk, (drunk tank maybe??) but then he resisted arrest with an officer.. obviously, that is not good! but if he wasnt overly aggressive, gets a good lawyer, shows he has his #### together and remorse... again, i do not know what happened, he can probably get off very easily..

he may just have a charge for a drunk tank and that wouldnt be a big deal! but i agree.. he needs a lawyer and he needs to figure this out BEFORE he leaves the country!!! because right now, he could have pending FELONY charges.. who knows!! but then it could all get knocked down to just a traffic ticket!

My bad, I was under impression it was DUI. Well, either way , I wish him the best of luck and maybe he can learn from this mistake, specially, resisting arrest.

[Hypnos 6,578]

If he's a first-time offender and there aren't any aggravating circumstances, a reasonable lawyer can probably get rid of the resisting arrest. Whether that becomes community service or a fine on a lesser charge will depend on the case and the lawyer.

Obviously I'm not a lawyer, or play one on TV... but I do watch a lot of Castle.

[Unlockable 7,315]

I am assuming DC means disorderly conduct.

Regardless, it is the resisting arrest that is going to sting.

[caliliving 606]

I am assuming DC means disorderly conduct.

Regardless, it is the resisting arrest that is going to sting.

I thought DC ment the state:/ so thanks for that clarification! I wish the OP would respond.. but yes, the 'drunk in public' is not a huge deal.. his problem would be fighting with an officer and acting 'crazy' ect..