How long does it take for a conviction of a crime to be posted around the country?

Question

I got a misdemeanor for speeding in arizona so I wonder how that will effect college applications where it says have you ever been convicted of a crime. It just happened so how long does it take so that it is available to colleges, i can turn my application in tomorrow.

Just to add, it is for an offense of Excessive Speed which is 20+ mph and class 3 misdemeanor worth 3 pts on arizona pnt system. Not a big deal but if theres an auto dissacceptance if the button is clicked yes where it says have you ever been convicted of a crime i dont want to screw my chances olther than that my record is clean

Answer 1

I really don't know the answer, but I seriously doubt that a speeding ticket would disqualify you from entering a university. Otherwise, the student population would be 50% less than it is now throughout the nation.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Most convictions, especially for misdemeanors, are not 'posted' nationwide in any meaningful sense. In addition, speeding and other 'moving violations' which do not result in injury are generally excluded from the meaning of 'crime' for such applications. For specific details, check with the Admissions department at the schools you are applying to.

For more serious crimes (such as, say, drug possession just for illustration) the information is usually kept at the state level and would turn up on an active background check. Only federal crimes and those with the potential implication of interstate crime (such as drug dealing) are usually put on a national database.

Generally colleges do not have the means or inclination to check at either level. That said, if you fail to reveal a crime and the college finds out later, they'll be mighty pissed and you may have to pay back certain benefits such as scholarships if criminal conviction is a disqualification.

Answer 4

i don't think, heck i know, that a simple traffic infraction won't keep you out of any college on the planet. the fact that you are trying to find a way to hide it is the problem. you need to re-evaluate your priorities in life, grow the heck up, and slow down before you become a greasy spot on the highway.
and if you don't take anything out of this advise.... always, always
be honest, and never tell a lie to anyone or to anybody. it will always help you in the long run to be honest. and you can live with yourself a little better.

Answer 5

If it's just a speeding ticket, I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't even put it on the application because I don't think the college is going to worry about it ether.

Answer 6

Your college application is wondering if you have ever been convicted of a criminal offense...you were convicted of a traffic offense. it's not going to show up on your criminal record, just your driving record.