I was arrested for driving without a licsence and proof of insurance. I got into an accident because i rear-ended the back of a bus. Nobody was hurt, and i did no damage to the bus whatsoever. Am i still considered as having a clean record, or do i have a criminal record now?
2006-06-22 22:53:41 · 13 answers · asked by Aioros 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That depends upon how you define "clean". You commit ed a misdemeanor, which will show on your record, just as a speeding ticket would. If you are concerned about having to mention this when you apply for jobs, etc., you need not worry. The question asked when applying for a job is if you have a felony record. Unless there's some other activity that you aren't telling us about, you don't have a felony record.
2006-06-22 22:57:47 · answer #1 · answered by Garth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only have a criminal record upon conviction of a crime. There is no such thing as an arrest record (at least not in NY). Also, when there is a disposition (ie. a non-criminal plea) the records are sealed after a certain period of time. This means that if you were let go without pleading guilty to a crime your records were sealed and no one can look at those records or use them against you without first having them unsealed by a judge.
2006-06-23 08:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by ovrwrkdlawyr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the question is what happened the next day? Its not about being in jail overnight, its what you were charged with and what happened in court. Did they find you guilty of anything? That is what makes a record. If you were found innocent of all charges then you probably don't have a record for this, and you should ask for your fingerprints and mug shots back if you have never been arrested before.
2006-06-23 16:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You now have a traffic conviction on your records. If you keep driving around without a license and insurance,your record will get longer.Of course you can always cut the losses and make sure you do the right thing from now on.
You cannot turn back the clock,you have to just get over it ,and learn from your past mistakes what not to do.
2006-06-23 06:06:46 · answer #4 · answered by mystic_master3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have a criminal record.
BUT, however you do now have bad marks on your driving record that will be there for years. Each state has different laws concerning longevity of driving records and usually you have to make a request for expungement after the time period is up.
2006-06-23 06:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by manofadvntr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a clean criminal record still, but now your arrest record isnt clean, once you are convicted of that crime you'll have a Criminal Record.
2006-06-23 08:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Convictions lead to perm records. Employers con you into answering the question by posting 'Have you ever been arrested', thus forcing applicants to justify their answers. Civilians will not have access to record data, but background searches by law enforcement agencies will unveil your prints. Employers don't have access to your prints.
Thus: 'Have you ever been convicted', 'imprisoned', are the key questions you'd need answer.
Not for a misdemeanor.
2006-06-23 06:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will show up on your record
2006-06-23 19:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its only there if you are convicted of the above charges...
Suggestion ...go get insurance and your license. Then go and speak with the prosecutor find out what type of deal they can work out with you.
2006-06-23 06:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by jake p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVEN if you fart the wrong way it goes on your record
2006-06-23 09:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by sharon B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋