This question is in reguard to employers doing a backround check. If they stay on your record permanatly how long until they become insignificant? The crime was a felony but the lowest you can recieve in the state of Oregon for growing 8 marijuana plants. Please spare me all of the "do-gooder" posts as there are always a few. Those of you with good info...... I thank you in advance.
2006-11-06 18:16:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think a felony record is permanent. I don't know about all employers, but I work for the state of Arkansas and I think that if the incident happened at least 10 years, you are considered for employment. Sometimes one can get his record sealed so that it won't show up when a back ground is checked. This is about all I know, so I wish you good luck in what ever you do. Sincerely, David
2006-11-06 18:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers will ask if you have any felonies in the last 5 years. Also, after 5 years, you can petition the court to expunge your records, which means the felony will be taken off your history. You must have a clean record for those 5 years, however! Also, certain drug convictions, like possession of cocaine over 55 grams come with lifetime probation, meaning your record will never be cleared.
2016-05-22 06:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A felony will be on your record for life. If an employer runs a criminal background check, the felony will show up, regardless of how long it has been. Since it was a low class felony and of a non-violent nature, it might not affect your chances of employment. That and so many people think marijuana should be legalized. LOL
2006-11-06 18:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each law applies differently in each region. Yes, your criminal record is permanent for good, and employers can't deny you a job because of it except for the pharmacy area since you did drugs which they are very strict on that, and anything to do with money maybe, but you will have to be bonded. Again, they can not discriminate or deny you a job because of your criminal record, it is illegal. Again, quit the dope stuff and get clean so you can move on. If they ask about your criminal record, you have the right to tell or not tell them what the charge was that is entirely up to you, but you can't lie about not having one or you won't get the chance of the job or could be fined. They will know by doing criminal record checks with the Law system. God speed on recovery and wish you luck on a job.
2006-11-06 18:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋