I bought from an undercover.
2007-01-16 10:26:58 · 19 answers · asked by NosY 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
i would have to say no cuz u were still doin the act
2007-01-16 10:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is possible. What did you buy? Marijuana and crack are very different. Most departments won't hire you if you have used "hard" drug before. When they do the background and lie detector, they ask you if you have ever used drugs or committed any crimes. Unfortunately you have, even though the charges have been dropped. It doesn't matter how much time has passed and it doesn't matter if it was taken off your record. If it was a felony crime that you committed and you didn't get caught or convicted, then chances are they will pass on you. Let some time pass and give it a try. They realize no one is perfect and as long as you show that you are different now, they may take a chance on you. There is alot of competition out there for these type of jobs, but if you are a good candidate in every other area, then they have something to think about. Good luck.
2007-01-16 10:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cali Cop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The charges may have been dropped. If you/or whoever, were accused of a federal crime, no. You'd most probably have to wait the 7 years, then have an attorney get that expunged from your record...and you do have a record even though the charges were dropped.
It depends though, on the crime committed. If it was of a sexual nature, then no. Federal crimes would be any crime that deals with the importation of drugs, firearms etc.. Something like a ticket is even investigated. That charge will always remain.
2007-01-16 10:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do still have a chance. As long as you have NO CRIMINAL RECORD you can still be employed as a law enforcement officer. If the hiring agency finds out, they may ask you why the charges were dropped. If you have a decent explanation as to why you bought drugs from a narc (as if you could) they may hire you. My best advice would be to simply tell them that you have no criminal record and hope they don't sniff out the fact that you were arrested. A good attorney can cleanse any record of your incident, pay the money and have an attorney do some rehab and ask his/her advice while your at it.
2007-01-16 10:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by nukehoop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the charges were dropped, you have NO criminal record and are not guilty (in the eyes of the law) of ANY crime. They do not generally ask about arrests. They ask about convictions. You were not convicted. You should have no trouble getting a job with the police department unless you're applying to the same department that arrested you and they "remember" who you are.
2007-01-19 11:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by surfinthedesert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you were not CONVICTED of a felony, yes you can. If you have any felony conviction or a misdemeanor charge involving perjury or false statement you cannot become a cop. But, since you were probably using the drugs it depends on how long ago we're talking about here. Just admit to it and you as long as you are not currently using you should be OK.
2007-01-17 06:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Bob T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charges dropped= no conviction.All depts will question the circumstances involving ALL arrrests, even if you are found not guilty or charges are dismissed. They can denie you for any reason, but odds are the won't for this, unless you have some sort of a patter or other arrests.
2007-01-16 10:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately no... the police do exptensive background checks and even though the charges were dropped, you were still accused of an immoral act.. The police departments want people that are above all that nonsense..So going against other candidates, you will probably be excluded..
2007-01-16 10:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by psstoffagain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horse Puckys!
Many many police have felony convictions, from big city fuzz to small town bozo's you cna find hem in alost every department especailly in big citys.
Police Forces have many differnt occupational fieldsds within them from dispatchers, intelligence agents, to clerks and armed patrool duty cops.
Domestic vilolece is one case in point. Whiel some deparmtents do not alow any offcier to have such a previous charge even a guilty or innocnet on their forces they can and many do hire them or keep them on force in a non armed( funny but they can be armed in National Emergency or under federal control) situations: motor pool clerk etc.
Try to get record expunged, join military police force, then apply after leaving such.
many many samll towns like good cheap wages hey can pay a guy desperate enough to take any job just to be a cop.
2007-01-16 11:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 07:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by uday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NYC will take you. They're desperate for people and unfortunately criminals are being hired.
I hear all cops are criminals; I must be doing something wrong because I live paycheck to paycheck.
2007-01-17 21:10:28 · answer #11 · answered by uknowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋