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Case Overview
A U.S. citizen sought legal assistance after facing repeated travel restrictions due to an Interpol notice linked to a 20-year-old sex crime conviction. The client was unsure about the specific type of notice issued but encountered travel-related difficulties whenever crossing international borders. Seeking counsel from an attorney in Miami, Florida, the client needed legal guidance on addressing the ongoing limitations and potential removal of the notice.
Legal Challenges in Interpol Green Notices
This case involved several key legal complexities:
- Determining the Type of Notice: Confirming whether the client was subjected to an Interpol Green Notice, which alerts authorities of potential threats based on past criminal records.
- Impact on International Travel: Understanding how the notice affected border crossings, visa applications, and potential refusals of entry.
- Legal Justification and Expiry: Assessing whether the notice remained valid or could be challenged based on its age and potential rehabilitation factors.
- Challenging the Notice: Exploring legal pathways to request the removal or correction of the notice through Interpol’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF).
Result
The legal team conducted a thorough review of the client’s Interpol status and identified that a Green Notice had been issued, causing ongoing travel disruptions. A strategy was developed to challenge the necessity of the notice, citing the significant time elapsed since the conviction and the client’s rehabilitation. Steps were initiated to file an appeal with Interpol, and guidance was provided on navigating future travel until a resolution was achieved.
