I have 2 misdameaner warrants for posession of marijuana and am trying to find a job. Wondering if they are seeing the warrants or not
2006-12-15 07:45:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, they'll show up. If you've had a clean record for a year or more, they might disregard them, though.
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2006-12-15 07:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employer Background Check Warrants
2016-12-12 18:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way they would go away would be through a previous agreement with the court (usually tied to education and probation) or if they were juvenile offenses. Other than that, they are public records.
There's a chance they won't show up, especially if you have moved out of state - records aren't as consolidated as they could be. Still, you probably want to count on them turning up.
Having said that, they won't necessarily disqualify you from a job. Regulations (Equal Employment Opportunity stuff, I believe) state that a company would have to show that the particular offense makes you unsuitable for the particular job. Some companies might not care. On the other hand, it's easy to find legal reasons not to hire someone if the person making the decision is an ******.
Good luck.
2006-12-15 07:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's what a background check is.
Unlike Kayla F, who basically told you to continue to be a loser; I suggest that you get your criminal past cleared up BEFORE seeking employment. It is possible to get your life straightened out. I hate to suggest fast food, but most of those places don't run background checks because the turnover rate is so high. You could work there temporarily while you are paying your debt to society.
Good luck!
2006-12-15 07:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by concretebrunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you explain the situation to your future employer, and if you are clean now, it might be possible to still get a job. You should get the warrants cleared up before you start working. I think an employer might be a little leery about them, thinking that you might get arrested and dragged out of the workplace.
And whoever Kayla is, she ought to use spell check when answering a question. And she is also wrong. You need a job. You need to be working. Marijuana possession is not the most heinous crime on earth, and you can overcome your past.
Best of luck to you.
2006-12-15 08:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will show up and the person doing the background check my report you to LE, if the warrants are active.
2006-12-15 07:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a company that runs background checks and warrents do show up.
2006-12-15 07:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by escjmc2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't. criminal heritage exams are commonly searching for convictions. A warrant to seem isn't a conviction and may no longer connect any public list. No concerns!
2016-10-18 08:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they probably do.. best advice, clean up the warrents and pay the fines.... AND be honest to a potentiial employer about what may be found if a background check is done... they'll appreciate the honesty!!
2006-12-15 07:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Sharon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the check they run. It will probably turn up, especially if they do any kind of criminal background check (state, local, fbi).
2006-12-15 07:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by Elaine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋