Assault charge

Crooked Jack

So. I have a very minor assault charge against a cop (north) from about five years ago. Never actually touched him, just raised my fist and it counted as assault apparently.
So, am I screwed for IEC?

Crooked Jack

Oh and from what I can remember the court just gave me a fine.

gstack166

If you just got a fine your grand. No criminal record you should be sorted.

Crooked Jack

Thanks a million. Fingers crossed.

7ofBrian

Is a fine not considered a charge? If so... Unfortunately you're boned.

gstack166

Not at all, a fine is given instead of being convicted of a crime & it being put on record. Especially for a minor offence as that, once the fine was paid on time, no more is said about it.

Crooked Jack

FUCK FUCK FUCK
Guess I'm gonna find out either way.
Thanks for takin' the time anyway lads

Accrual Intentions

Is it on your police certificate?

You need to find out whether it is an "indictable" offence in Canada or not. If it is then you would have needed to have applied to 'rehabilitation' to the Canadian embassy before the visa application. If its not an indictable offence and its only a once off you should be fine.

But it all depends on how the same offence in Canada would be treated.

Try this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/index.asp

Accrual Intentions

Or this rather http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/conviction.asp

Crooked Jack

Thanks for the info. ill get my police certificate in a few days and see then. I was in canada in march for a fortnight and it wasnt an issue but i suppose thats different.it's not looking good to be honest. hope everyone else is havin better luck

fasttalkerchat

A fine usually isn't on your record. Even if it is, if you make up a story about how it happened you should be fine... if the Border Security TV shows are anything to go by!