Charges Dismissed

[TTownfire 0]

Hello all,

I'm about to file my I-129F K-1 and I have a question about IMBRA #9 - 3rd bullet

"crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol on three or more occasions, and such crimes did not arise from a single act."

I've been arrested three times for Alcohol related violations

1. 1996 Minor in Possession of Alcohol - Charge Dismissed

2. 1997 Minor in Possession of Alcohol - Charge Dismissed

3. 2004 Misdemeanor Public Intoxication - Convicted and paid fine

Here is what I've read about Dismissed:

What does it mean if the charge is dismissed?

It means the City or County has decided not to proceed with its case against you. It means that if you are asked on any application whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, you can answer "no." However, the fact that you were charged with a crime will remain in your records, and there may be occasions when you will have to explain that.

From: http://legal.asua.arizona.edu/misdemeanor.html

As far as I'm concerned I can answer "no" to question #2 in Part C.

Thoughts?

[Jamie76 0]

Don't know about that...what about number 3?

[TTownfire 0]

Don't know about that...what about number 3?

It was a conviction but I haven't been "convicted" 3 times.

[pushbrk 12,892]

Don't know about that...what about number 3?

It was a conviction but I haven't been "convicted" 3 times.

There ya go.

[TTownfire 0]

There ya go.

I just wanted to make sure I was reading it right. Thank you.