If I was arrested for a DUI 2 years ago but the charges were dismissed, am I able to get a passport to go Canada?
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If I was arrested for a DUI 2 years ago but the charges were dismissed, am I able to get a passport to go Canada?
Asked on September 23, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
There are certain situations that prevent you from obtaining a passport but generally where convictions come in to play they are Felony convictions. So you should be fine. Just as an aside, if the charges were dismissed look in to having the arrest expunged from your record. Good luck.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
There are certain situations that prevent you from obtaining a passport but generally where convictions come in to play they are Felony convictions. So you should be fine. Just as an aside, if the charges were dismissed look in to having the arrest expunged from your record. Good luck.
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