On an application, do I have to tell details of felony or pending charges?

Question

I know that on an application it asks if I have any pending charges or felony convictions. But I need to know, if I answer yes do I have to list the details on the application, or can I just write will discuss when interviewed??

Answer 1

I would list it on the application. I used to be a recruiter and saw hundreds of applications a week. When someone would put "will discuss in interview" I was always worried that the reason they say this is because they have such an extensive criminal record they have to tell you in person instead of being able to write it down on the application.
If you have pending charges and the charge is minor most employers aren't worried about this. If you have a felony, depending on the company, as long as it's not something where you harmed another person i.e. battery or a large amount of felonies they will usually let it slide.

Answer 2

It's better to be upfront about it because many companies do background checks. It's easier to explain at the beginning than for them to find out later and that you weren't honest from the start.

Answer 3

Check with the courts or you P.O. about your right that could be a invasion of your person in a way

Answer 4

depends.. even if you are convicted and are on probation you can still answer NO.. there are two types of probation SIS and SES.. if you are on SIS there is no conviction on your record if you complete your probation and while on SIS you can mark NO.. if you mark will discuss that is to me ignorance cause it clearly states explain..

Answer 5

in a lot of state and checkmon this if it was as a juvenile (minor), and you have had it exponged(sealed), you by law do not have to say anything.