He's applying for grad school, and he doesn't want anything to affect his chances to get in...! He was on his way to a baseball game walking with an open beer bottle (I know, not very smart). Beside the $50.00 fine, will there be other consequences? Thank you.
2006-07-05 05:40:49 · 10 answers · asked by Alice R. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yup, its going to be on his record, unless he gets the fine paid off, and see if there is some way that he can get it expunged, so when he goes to pay the fine, and make sure you go enough money for the fees and fine. usually they tax extra, so pay it all up and ask the clerk of court if he is able to get it expunged. Sometimes you can, sometimes you can't.
2006-07-05 05:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by immortal_dreamzz 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You don't say whether he got a ticket, which should be the case, or went to jail. Either way, it's probably a misdemeanor at most. He can contact the court and see when and if he can get it expunged. If he's successful he does not have to reveal it as a conviction, however, if asked if he was ever arrested, he must reply yes, even if the record was expunged. Also check and see exactly what they convicted him of. The D.A. may have reduced it to some other charge, although this is pretty low already.
2006-07-05 12:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Curbkindaguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll probably go on his record. I think it's more like a parking ticket...you get the fine but other than that nothing really happens unless you don't pay it. The ordinance also varies by state so you might want to look up the state's stance on the open container ordinance. He should be fine though.
2006-07-05 12:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kyleen G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be bizarre if his school conducted a super thorough background check that would reveal a laughably minor offense--unless he has other brushes with the law in his past. I do not think schools go this far in judging their candidates.
However, there is a slight chance it may be a factor when he applies for a job--especially one that is high profile or for sensitive work involving law enforcement or national defense.
2006-07-05 12:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by Well 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be on his record but no other consequences will be taken unless he didn't pay the fine. i don't think it will affect him getting into grad school
2006-07-05 12:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by nea_11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to check to see if it will go on his record, or if he can do community service and have it taken off. He needs to be more aware of his actions if he needs to have a spotless record, but people do make mistakes.
2006-07-05 12:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thats a stupid fine but it wont efect him going to grad school
2006-07-05 12:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt very seriously it will affect his admission to grad school. Don't sweat that.
2006-07-05 12:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what state you are in, it is a misdemeanor in Ohio and they do not show up in criminal background checks for both the BCI and FBI checks
2006-07-05 12:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by DispatchGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will go on his record see if you can get it exsponged
2006-07-05 12:42:29 · answer #10 · answered by cwb63ss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋