Originally Posted by MrEcks

Thanks for the replies. I have no intention of lying. It sounds like getting the TRP paper work and filling it out as much as possible is the most logical option.

I don't know how much time/interest they have in listening to my particulars. I wasn't driving (being intoxicated after dark around car keys is enough). The arresting officer admitted at trial to having lied about certain 'facts'. At my mandatory 'substance abuse' evaluation the counselor said "clearly you don't have a drinking problem." The judge at sentencing said "I have a feeling I won't be seeing you again.", etc., etc. This was a one time wrong place/wrong time situation (the arresting officer was driving around looking for a burglar alarm and we surprised each other - once the process started it couldn't be stopped.)

Hopefully some more folks will chime in. If the border agent is allowed any discretion in the matter, I will present my case and take my chances. If the only people in my position who gain entry (and I know they exist) are those that lie and get lucky then it's not worth trying.