can i get a job in law enforcement if i have a misdemeanor that is about 10 yrs old?

Question

my ex and i had a fight i spray painted his face and i keyed and spray painted his car all done while 7 months pregnant and really feeling fat!

Answer 1

No. The only way you could possibly get a job in law enforcment, is too have your conviction expunged by a court of law, but even then, you more then likely will only be able to get a local law enforcement job. Federal law enfocrement officials and the military get a much deeper background check, and they have the ability to open your expunged record. So if you wanted to be an intelligence officer, and even though your charge was expunged, you would not be allowed to serve in that posisition.
My brother is a lawyer and tried explaining this to me awhile back.
You need to show a judge that when you committed this crime, you were young and stupid,or you were under tremendous emotional stress (being pregnant would fit that bill), and since then, you have been a law abiding citizen.
If you havent even had speeding tickets in the last 10 years, that would be great in helping your case.
It can be done, but its not going to be cheap. Your going to find yourself a good criminal lawyer, and build a solid case for having the charge expunged.

Answer 2

It absolutely depends on the agency that you apply with. Misdemeanor convictions will only keep you from becoming a police officer if the particular department you choose to work for has made it one of their "deal breakers". The basic requirements for law enforcement work are fairly uniform across the country (i.e.- age, customer service experience, an adequate driving record), but each department sets its own standards. So essentially, you will have to check with them. Call and ask to speak to whomever performs their background investigations. Put the question to them, and see what they say. No point in keeping it a secret, since you will have to divulge it at some point anyway.

Answer 3

A 10 yro mis doesn't automatically exclude you from the job unless you were charged with domestic violence. Good luck though cuz as funny as that sounds, it's a lil psycho! lol Take care!

Answer 4

I would think not, so long as you are up front with it and do not try to hide it. You can even work for most Federal agencies so long as you are upfront with it there too. Good Luck

Answer 5

Depends, apply be up front about it!!!
If it was a felony diff story!!
Good Luck