i have a criminal record and im only 13 how could this affect me?
how bad is this really?
2006-11-22 14:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's not that big of a deal. If you're already committing crimes at age 13, chances are you weren't going to go anywhere in life anyway. In the business, we call people like you "job security". You're the reason we'll never be out of work.
2006-11-22 20:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the state you live in and the type of crime commited. The laws vary by state.
Some states seal your juvenile record when you turn 18. Others require that you go through a formal process to seal your records. Some states allow you to expunge your record, while others require it to remain open for queries.
If you've commited a federal crime (drug possesion, grand theft, or any other crime that could involve the FBI), the federal records standards apply.
Depending on what job you want to go after (or college), the impact this could have could be non-existant (history of minor crimes) to outright rejection. Also, it can make holding security related positions more tricky. If you need a government security clearance, it may be difficult or impossible to achieve depending on how serious your record is.
Just keep this in mind for the future. You're past follows you wherever you go. In this day an age, a dirty little secret is just a private investigator away. You can find out anything about anyone for the right price.
In other words, if you think that something you're about to do can come back to haunt you then don't do it. It's amazing how things you think our insignificant now can make or break your life down the road.
~X~
2006-11-22 22:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, the records are sealed.
However, I have a record from when I was 17 that despite it being theoretically sealed, informed the military and still got a Top Secret clearance, and informed the Bar committees and still got licensed to practice law in two states.
It isn't going to stop you from anything, unless you add to it.
2006-11-22 22:55:09 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on what cha' did and how much the fine may cost.....it could affect you later in life on getting certain jobs like say for instance you stole something from a store, then if you wanted to work at walmart they might not let you because they think you might steal something again.....get the idea??
2006-11-22 22:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by ~*Shanno Bannano*~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not that bad because i have one two and when you become 18 you can get it seald but buisnesses can not do a background check on you so you can get a job but yah when your 18 get your records seald
2006-11-22 22:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by billy_rules16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So the message from all the people above me is: don't worry about commiting any crimes when your a kid..you'll get away with it! You people disgust me!
2006-11-23 13:15:58 · answer #6 · answered by Lesleann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE SOME GROWING UP TO DO
DO YOU WANT TO BE A CRIMINAL THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?
IF YOU DO YOU WILL BE IN JAIL MOST OF YOUR LIFE
2006-11-23 19:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋