I plead no contest about 3 years ago to a simple battery charge. Is this considered a felony that I need to disclose on a job application. I am considering applying for a Federal Job however I am embarrased that this will come up and I don't now how to address it.
2007-01-26 03:15:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you are applying for any Federal job, they will do a background check. Background checks show ALL criminal activity, not just felonies. You need to address it by being honest. Anything less will result in your application being denied for being untruthful.
I don't believe battery is a felony, but you can check with the county where you made your plea to be sure.
2007-01-26 03:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by Enchanted 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases, it is a misdemeanor. You will be required to disclose it, if the application asks "have you ever been convicted of a crime" (which many do). You will not be required if the question is "have you ever been convicted of a felony"
There are a few exclusions where simple battery is a felony. For example in Ga., if you are convicted of simple battery against a School Bus Driver, it is a felony. Same is true if it is a second conviction involving a spouse.
Call your attorney that represented you and ask him. He will still have the file. If not, ask the District Attorney's office that prosecuted you.
2007-01-26 03:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get the correct answer is to ask a law enforcer.
On the light side of this, shouldn't the battery be charged instead of the person?
2007-01-26 03:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is a misdemenor. If it happened when you were younger just say that it was something you did back in your wild days.
2007-01-26 03:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by sapphire_630 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋