Cited
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Receiving a citation or ticket. The N-400 contains detailed criminal-history questions and exceptions, so answer the current form exactly rather than relying on a slogan; retain records and obtain qualified legal advice if you are unsure how an incident must be reported.
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Being "cited" means you were given an official notice that you broke a rule or law — like a police officer handing you a ticket for speeding, rather than arresting you. This matters on the N-400 citizenship form because it asks detailed questions about your history with police, courts, and the law. The safest move is to read the exact question on the current form, keep your own records of anything that happened, and get advice from a qualified immigration lawyer if you're unsure how to report an incident — don't rely on a quick rule of thumb.
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