Well, my school bus case finally went to court, and I was convicted. I will stand by the fact that I didn't do it. Not because I want to fight it anymore but simply because it is the truth, and has ruined my good name. Will I be able to get a job with this on my record? It is a class 2 misdemenor. I have a job at the moment, I work 40 hrs a week at a diner. However I also go to school full time so that I don't have to work at this diner forever.
Other than this, my record (criminal and driving) is clear. I did have a wreck, but the case was dismissed, and no charges pressed.
Help please, cause I pretty much want to die.
2006-10-18 11:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by carls812 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The charge was for passing a school bus. No one hurt, just passing. (not that that makes it okay)
2006-10-18 11:15:51 · update #1
I'm not exactly sure what I want to be doing in later life (I'm only 20) but I'm hoping for something in Education, maybe school counseling
2006-10-18 11:18:01 · update #2
Relax...but put it on all applications of asled...never, never, never lie about it as it is cause for dismissal when they find out and they may. Just explain it like you did (in person if asked)...chalk it up to youthful indescretion...employer and military understand you guys suffer from hormonal imbalances and the frustrations of youth, etc. Acts are forgiveable/understandable. A felony is another matter...so be careful. Don't worry about the car wreck thing. Be cool now and next time THINK before you act.
2006-10-18 11:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For most jobs, a traffic conviction will not affect your employablility. However, for another driving job, it might ... but only for about 3 to 7 years. It really depends on the type of driving job you want, and that company's insurance company's requirements for driver qualifications.
For example: I was working with a custom-cutting crew on harvest, driving an 18-wheeler to haul grain from the field to the elevator. A 17-year-old pulled out in front of my truck, crossed into my lane, and bounced off the front bumper of my truck. The 17-year-old then left the scene of the accident and did not report the accident for over a month. I did everything in my power to avoid hitting the other vehicle, and I was not charged with anything or written a ticket. Several months later, I applied for an over-the-road job driving an 18-wheeler. The accident did show on my driving record because my state is a "no-fault" state. However, the minor accident was not enough to keep me out of the truck or out of a driving job because I met the rest of the driver qualifications.
Best guess, continue your schooling and look for the job you want. Apply for the job you want, and when they ask about the misdemeanor/conviction ... tell them the whole truth without the anger or complaints, just the facts. If they turn you down, you have the right to ask why you didn't get the job. If they hire you, then you've got a new job and you don't have to worry about it.
2006-10-18 18:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
should not be a problem most applications only ask if you have ever been convicted of a felony. Also you can get your misdemeanor expunged in about 3 years and it will never appear on your record again.
2006-10-18 18:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont sweat it. i woudl just learn from your mistakes. its not te end of the world, trust me
regarding your employment, just be as honest as possible and explain your side of the story to each employer. things wont matter as much down the road. just do not repeat the behanvior that got you there int he first place.
drive slow, and obey all rules
good luck to you and have a good day
2006-10-18 18:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by f1avor_f1av 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most applications do not require you to disclose misdemeanor convictions. But most importantly would be - What was the charge?
2006-10-18 18:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should not hurt your job chances at all. Unless you want to become a professional driver, then it might.
2006-10-18 18:20:14 · answer #6 · answered by strangedaze23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it could stop you from getting certain high priority, high paying jobs...even though it is a minor crime..some high priority jobs just do not care...
to bad you could not get it reversed..
sorry
but to work at what your doing..no problems there...
good luck...
2006-10-18 18:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋