Even if the job application asks specifically if I had adjudication withheld....can I still say no to this question?
2006-09-06 19:04:56 · 4 answers · asked by Ms. Progress 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The record being "sealed" or "expunged" prevents the prospective employer from obtaining the information. You could lie and they probably would not be the wiser, however, they may choose a polygraph test as part of the hiring process, and one unexpected question about an arrest or conviction could trigger a flag. They include the question on job applications hoping that it is answered honestly, but there is no way they could legally know for sure. If it were me, I would not lie, and take my chances telling the truth. The employer may find value in honesty, and give my character rating high marks.
2006-09-06 19:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by DocoMyster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most applications, and most states, allow you to not disclose anything that is sealed by the court.
Laws vary by state. Check your local listings.
2006-09-06 19:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can deny the knowledge of what they ask, however, most likely it was something that accured when you were a child,under 18yrs. also if the agency thats asking is not a goverment agency...feds,or state gov, the job isn't security related,then deny ,if they can access the info they wouldn't ask you about it they would already use it against you.
2006-09-06 19:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean will sealing your record allow you to lie?
You might get away with it, but you'd be better off owning your past.
2006-09-06 19:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋