Part 12 Questions 22-29 Criminal Record -- Explanations

Have you ever been placed in an alternative sentencing or a rehabilitative program?

Alternative sentencing = no jail / community service Rehabilitation program / Rehab = get help with drug or alcohol addiction One time you had community service or went to rehab?

Have you ever committed, assisted in committing, or attempted to commit, a crime or offense for which you were not arrested?

Crime = break the law Arrested = put in jail Not arrested = The police don't know One time you broke the law but the police don't know?

Have you ever been charged with committing, attempting to commit, or assisting in committing a crime or offense?

Crime = break the law Charged = The police say you broke the law One time you broke the law?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime or offense?

Crime = break the law Convicted = A judge says you broke the law One time a judge says you broke the law?

Have you ever been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer (including any immigration official) for any reason?

arrested = put in jail One time you were arrested?