Need advice. N-400 Moral character section. On-line

[trytodomybest 0]

Hello.

I am ready to file my N-400 form. It is almost ready but I have questions about the part of the application where I have to tell you about all the offences.

This is my story.

I was arrested more then 5 years ago for PI(Public Intoxication). It was during a tourist vacation. I spent a few hours in a jail and was released right after bail was paid. I was not present at the trial because it was far from my home. The court ordered the bail to be withdrawn in favor of the fine (just over $200). This means that the court found me guilty.

My second incident occurred in my town. I got a ticket together with a friend for an "open container". My buddy had the bottle. I didn't have one. I pleaded not guilty in court. The Court found me not guilty. Case was dismissed. I don't remember the exact date of the violation, but I do remember the date of the trial, because I have all the papers from there.

So the question: "How do I answer the following questions in my citizenship application? I am confused about all these legal concepts.

Correct me if I'm wrong somewhere, please. 

 

1. Have you EVER committed, assisted in committing, or attempted to commit, a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested?

Yes

On the next page, I need to explain the 'open container' ticket. Correct? 

 

2. Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer (including any immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces) for any reason?

Yes

On the next page, I have to explain the details of my arrest. Right? 

 

3. Have you EVER been charged with committing, attempting to commit, or assisting in committing a crime or offense?

Yes

On the next page, I have to explain the details of my arrest. Right? 

 

4. Have you EVER been convicted of a crime or offense?

Yes

On the next page, I have to explain the details of my arrest. Right? 

 

5. Have you EVER been placed in an alternative sentencing or a rehabilitative program (for example, diversion, deferred prosecution, withheld adjudication, deferred adjudication)?

No 6. Have you EVER received a suspended sentence, been placed on probation, or been paroled?

No 7. Have you EVER been in jail or prison?

Yes

On the next page, I have to explain the details of my arrest. Right? 

 

8. How long were you in jail or prison?

1 day.

So, as I understand for the questions 2, 3, 4, 7 I can use copy-past because the story stay the same? Right?

Need your advice on the substance of the questions asked? Thank you.

[dilip 187]

You have to say yes and explain what you said in your post.  However, you need to collect all the paperwork, that cases were closed, they would like to see all those documents