2006-08-31 14:12:56 · 15 answers · asked by bmiamom 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
most background checks go from 7 to 10 to 15 years back into the history of that person. it all depends on what the job ask for on the application. (the lower end the job (retail, stores, entry level) the more security based the job is.... themore digging they are going to do.) My current applications read "Have you every been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain" and if they mark "no" and i pull something up... say bye bye to joby joby!
After 7 years you might be able to have it expunged from your record. check with a lawyer in your area because it varies from state to state.
2006-08-31 14:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why, what did you do...the last time i filled out an application the question was "in the last 10 years have you been convicted of a felony." so it might say on the form. but big deal for a stupid form. if you have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor even over 10 years ago and they do a background check you can forget about the job..unless you give an open and honest explanation up front.
2006-09-01 05:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what ever time period the application states-
"Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" then yes, no matter when or how long ago, they want to know.
"Have you been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years?" means just that.
A felony record stays with you forever, you can't just stop reporting it after 7 years, 10 years, whatever. I've pulled up felonies on people from the 70's who are now in their 60's and still cannot buy a gun.
2006-08-31 14:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any felony since you were 18 must be on all job applications, unless they were expunged from your record. Anything you did before 18 years of age is none of their damn business.
When I said "they" I didn't mean to insinuate that you have more than one felony. Sorry.
2006-08-31 14:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
felonies follow you for the rest of your life
2006-08-31 14:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry to provide help to realize, yet a legal interior the state of tx you will possibly desire to respond to that question for something of your existence. specific I even have been convicted of a felone except the applying exhibits a term.
2016-11-06 04:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by ravelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the question will ask for a certain time period. Usually 5 years.
2006-08-31 14:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsay 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tricky- did the application specify a time period or say "have you ever been..." ? I'd say from age 18 up unless there is a time period specified
2006-08-31 14:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by spikeslady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 years is statute of limitation in most state
2006-08-31 15:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by jway4581 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally you don't have to answer the question at all on an ap but if they find out that gives them grounds for dismissal.
2006-08-31 16:04:51 · answer #10 · answered by 51ain'tbad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋