Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

What is that?

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

I don't think so,the 'Morton memo' is geared towards those with no major criminal history.Not to be judgemental,but leaving the scene of an accident could be considered a risk to 'public safety' and I can't see any immigration judge or prosecution not taking that seriously into account.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

Leniency on potential Dream Act beneficiaries and non-felon immigrants if they are caught.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

Yeah, I guess now that I know the circumstances it'd be a hard sell.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

I know its going to be hard. I just hope for the best.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

That sounds rough and I'm sorry to hear but the sitting in jail for no reason part is kind of confusing. Didn't they keep you in there because you left the scene of an accident? I know a guy who spent only a couple nights in jail despite being undocumented. It was a much lesser charge but still, no 'hold' or anything like that.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

I know spending time in jail is horrible and I do not wish it to anyone of us but driving without a license is very risky.... I hope you were not drunk-driving.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

Good luck! Keep us updated!!

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

she got two misdemeanors though those are considered minor crimes one step above an infraction..if a judge sees that shes a student and shes been living here her whole life she might get off the hook. Hell, one of my friends uncles got his green card while he was in jail on a domestic battery charge.

Re: I was in jail for 5 months. :/
 

not drunk when I was driving. and I have no felony charge, so I believe my chances are good. I screwed up, but I'm trying my best to fix it and stay positive. Just wanted to share this in case any of you get in trouble, it's not the end of the world. It's really damn hard and I regret it so much, but I'm happy now. Just waiting on my court date now.
Lawyer said I have good chances. I've been living here for 11 years. This is home. I'm a unique case as everyone here. I came illegally, but not my fault. I'm married to a US citizen, so everything will be ok. I'm out of jail, so I'm concentrating on the positives. I have always done charity work, volunteer and have good grades. Never smoke or drink. I just had an accident and didn't know how to react. In jail, I would see way worst people and they are out. I'm a good person. I'm sure my judge will see that. We already filled for me, I'm just waiting to see if I go to Mexico for a while or stay here and get my green card. I believe I won't get deported. And if I do, I'll be coming back with my sweetheart and getting in college like how it supposed to be. Following my Environmental Engineer career. So excited! Can't wait until all this is over.
Good luck to you all! I keep asking for the Dream Act! We are so close! I couldn't wait, had to marry my sweety sooner than we wanted, but I don't regret if. He means everything to me. I'm really happy for us, just hope the judge won't separate us. I'm sure he won't though. I'll keep you guys updated.