PR facing "failure to move over" conviction in US - implications for me?

[olaf13th]

Hey all,

so I got a ticket while driving through NY for failing to move over for stopped police car (1144-aa), it was a difficult situation at night and I did my best to handle it, sadly the police officer didn't think so. I plan to contest the ticket.

Now what would be the implications for me as a PR if convicted? Could I lose my PR status? Could I become criminally inadmissable to Canada? Any idea what's the Canadian equivalent of this traffic violation? Anyone got experience with that?

Thank you, any insight is really appreciated.

 

[scylla]

No implications for your PR status.

 

[olaf13th]

The thing that throws me off is that many lawyers' websites mention that "careless driving" can be a reason for inadmissibility. IRCC's own website lists "dangerous driving" as reason for inadmissibility but nowhere I can find what exactly those are and if this "failed due care" falls into that.

 

[scylla]

The thing that throws me off is that many lawyers' websites mention that "careless driving" can be a reason for inadmissibility. IRCC's own website lists "dangerous driving" as reason for inadmissibility but nowhere I can find what exactly those are and if this "failed due care" falls into that.

Inadmissibility is only a factor pre-PR. You are already a permanent resident - correct? So again, not an issue.

 

[olaf13th]

Thanks scylla, it's really appreciated. I'm indeed a PR. So basically a PR can commit an offence but it wouldn't affect one's PR status at all?

Do you think it could pose a problem when applying for citizenship and/or PR renewal?

Thanks again for any insights.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks scylla, it's really appreciated. I'm indeed a PR. So basically a PR can commit an offence but it wouldn't affect one's PR status at all?

Do you think it could pose a problem when applying for citizenship and/or PR renewal?

Thanks again for any insights.

How many times do you need to hear scylla say the same thing? Not an issue.

 

[olaf13th]

How many times do you need to hear scylla say the same thing? Not an issue.

Thanks; I merely asked a few follow up questions about something I'm trying to understand better as a whole, no need for hostility.