Stupid Mistake
06-09-2015, 03:24 AM
#11
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 49
You should be fine, my daughter went through this a few years ago. We went and talked with the states attorney. Was told its a process, that no court wants to damage someone so young's record over a simple lack of judgment.
He said, she would be given community service, attend a substance abuse program, pay for court costs and probation for X amount of time. She did all that and the charges were dropped.
Total cost was less then 500 dollars. An attorney will cost much more with no guarantee of a better outcome.
Don't forget the court doesn't want to harm and punish you for a simple mistake at a young age. But, they want you to learn from your experience.
He said, she would be given community service, attend a substance abuse program, pay for court costs and probation for X amount of time. She did all that and the charges were dropped.
Total cost was less then 500 dollars. An attorney will cost much more with no guarantee of a better outcome.
Don't forget the court doesn't want to harm and punish you for a simple mistake at a young age. But, they want you to learn from your experience.
06-09-2015, 04:02 PM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2014
Posts: 104
** Canadian Customs issues are *NOT* just for U.S. Felonies! **
No, I don't believe the Minor-in-Possession would be a problem in Canada either.
However, what *IS* a problem is any offense that WOULD BE a felony if the crime was committed in Canada. Canada is much more strict on drunk driving convictions and even a first offense is a FELONY there. Therefore, anyone in the U.S. with even a FIRST drunken driving offense could have problems being admitted into Canada.
See my previous posting in-depth about this topic at the thread link below:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/re...ctions-18.html
06-10-2015, 08:46 AM
#13
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Joined APC: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,735
otherwise, even a single alcohol related driving conviction such as DWI, DUI, DWAI, OVI, or OWI can render you excluded from Canada. Even drunk driving plead down to a wet reckless driving or careless driving charge can result in a denial of entry at the border.
Other misdemeanor convictions that can get you barred from crossing the border include assault, burglary, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, theft, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
06-10-2015, 08:50 AM
#14
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,735
** Canadian Customs issues are *NOT* just for U.S. Felonies! **
No, I don't believe the Minor-in-Possession would be a problem in Canada either.
However, what *IS* a problem is any offense that WOULD BE a felony if the crime was committed in Canada. Canada is much more strict on drunk driving convictions and even a first offense is a FELONY there. Therefore, anyone in the U.S. with even a FIRST drunken driving offense could have problems being admitted into Canada.
See my previous posting in-depth about this topic at the thread link below:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/re...ctions-18.html
08-03-2015, 08:28 PM
#15
IflyApanes
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: Former Air Ambulance, Flt Inst, Check Airman, Current CRJ CA
Posts: 187
You'll be fine, try to get it off your record. And most importantly never try to hide it or lie about it in an interview. I got in trouble when I was 18, but I always owned up to my mistakes and explained what I learned from it. I've never been turned down from a job because of it. However, I did get it expunged, but still shows up on background checks.
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