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From: mtfester@netMAPSONscape.net
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Subject: Re: What is and what isn't a criminal record?
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 13:21:05 +0000 (UTC)
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Declan Murphy <declan_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote:

> So what is a criminal record in whichever country you come from?

> Does it include only prison punishments and the like (suspended

ONLY? No.

> sentences, community service etc)? or does it also include fines? Are
> your parking tickets (if any) part or not part of a criminal record?

Usually not.

> Does some kid arrested once by police for possession of a small amount
> of marijuana for personal use and fined or cautioned have a criminal record?

In some areas, it's a misdemeanor, and wouldn't show up on your record.
In the US, juvenile records are closed after you turn 18 or 21 anyway.

Actually, it sounds like exactly the same as when I applied for
my visa(s).
Mike