What will happen to my DWI case?Will it show up in FBI record,as it is not showing in TX DPS records?

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What will happen to my DWI case?Will it show up in FBI record,as it is not showing in TX DPS records?

I was arrested for a 1st time DWI,NO accident or NO damage to any property in USA on 15th Sep 2008. The same day, I was released out of jail by paying $1000 jail bond. My USA M-1 visa got expired on 17th Sep 2008. That’s the reason i left USA on 5th oct 2008,after hiring an Attorny. Who represented me in the criminal court on 6th Nov 2008. Now,my USA visa got rejected. I can not enter USA.So, 1.what will happen to my case? 2.What are my chances of getting any other countries visa,as i was arrested but,not convicted yet? Thanking you

Asked on July 5, 2009 under Criminal Law, Texas

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

You had a lawyer for your case but you left the United States? If so, your lawyer should have either negotiated a deal with the prosecutor and final approval by the court to either dismiss the charges or an alternative conviction wherein you agreed to certain conditions.  Unfortunately, if you left the country, you may have had a trial but failed to appear and it is not simply the DWI charges but a warrant for your arrest, as well.  FBI records consist of research of other agencies in the U.S., including your arrest records.  You were arrested, and though arrest may not be such a bad act, the fact you were not a legal resident or citizen of the U.S. (but rather a visa holder) may be sufficient to prevent your return to the United States without hiring additional lawyers to help resolve the matter.

You should contact a new attorney who specializes in immigration law and may need to consult with a criminal lawyer (not the one you had) to help sort out your specific history and figure out your next steps. 


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