Turned down for a job because of a felony....?

Question

I was wondering what I can do because I am 16, tryed applying for a job and they turned me down because of the felony I have.
" Receiving stolen Property."
What can I do?
Can I go to the courthouse, get this removed, then go back and not put down anything?
Please give me all the info possible on options.
Thanks!

Answer 1

There may be a chance that you can get the conviction expunged from your record. I'm not sure, but I think there's a certain amount of time you have to wait before you can have this done. Once it is removed, you don't have to report it on job applications and it won't show up on your record to employers or anyone like that. Expungement is a one-time thing- I don't think you can do it more than once. Try talking to someone at the courthouse or give your lawyer a call. Usually on job applications it says that if you report a felony you may still be eligible to work for them, so it mostly depends on the employer. Good luck, and stay out of trouble.

Answer 2

Your conviction will stay with you for a period of 7 to 10 years, depending on your state. It's a matter of public record. It will not be removed. However, you can still apply for employment. As a convicted felon, you have that right not to write anything into the space provided. Most times when a felon fills out an application and fills this space in, 9 times out of 10 the app gets overlooked or tossed. This is the wrong approach. You at least want to get your foot in the door for an interview. Once you get your interview, and if the employer asks, have you ever been convicted of a crime, then use this opportunity to explain the situation and if he says, well, why didn't you put this down in the application, you simply say, would you have called me in otherwise? I wanted a chance to explain and hope that I could change your mind because I'm a better person now and if I had caused any inconvenience to you , you have my deepest apologies. And then leave. Chances are, you may get stopped at the door for reconsideration. But, at least you got your foot in the door. Right?

Answer 3

Why did you receive stolen property??? You can't be mad at others for something you did. If you were hiring someone would you pick the guy with a criminal record? (there are many other 16 year olds out there).

The fact is, you have to live with this for a while... After about 5 years it won't matter as much anymore. So use your time wisely and see if you can go to college and put any criminal days behind you for good.

You could talk to a legal counselor as well, but I'm not sure how much they'll help.... The law is the law for everyone!

Answer 4

As long as you got the felony before your 18th birthday, YOU ARE FINE. It may screw you outta a job for now, but I can't see too many companies checking criminal background records for a 16 year old occupation filling (i.e. something simple and doesn't pay much). Once you turn 18, your record is sealed and you basically start over with a clean slate. However, like someone has mentioned, if you were tried as an adult and received the felony as an adult, that sucker is stuck their for life...and you WILL have a really hard time finding a decent job. Good luck!

Answer 5

It might have to do with the particular job you were applying for. Some do not hire felons. It's my understanding that this conviction will follow you closely, for the next 7 years(after conviction). You must to reveal that you are a felon, when asked on an application. After 7 years, I'm not sure what happens. You might want to contact some one in the legal system to find out what your rights are(if any)and how long a felony follows you. Sixteen is awfully young to have one.

Answer 6

You can't just go and get it removed. It is on there and will be for some time. I'm not sure what the length of time is, but you shouldn't have done it and it will come back to haunt you some more. You have to work through it and apply until somebody will give you a chance. Once employers see that you put your past behind you and you have several good recomendations from other jobs it'll get easier

Answer 7

For one since you are a minor those records are sealed. How do they know you have a felony? Secondly by law they can not turn you down for that reason unless what you were convicted of has anything to do with the job responsiblities you are applying for. And yes you can petition the court to have the record removed.

Answer 8

Most likely, your felony conviction CAN be expunged from your record upon reaching legal adulthood IF you have the time and motivation to speak to the criminal court judge who oversaw your conviction. This will require of course your good faith and willingness to stay out of trouble. Now, that said, it is not an administrative thing that can simply be dedacted. It IS actually a felony to lie on a job application about just that thing. Be honest with your employer and take comfort in knowing that the ball is in their court. You can only express interest in enriching your life with that job. Good luck.

Answer 9

You need to do alot of research, I work in financial aid and I know people lost it because of a felony. This is going to affect the rest of your life, you need to do alot of research on the court system and other jobs. Maybe find a job that doesn't do a background check or be honest with your felony upfront during the interview.

You are gonna have it hard now.

Answer 10

I had a buddy in an same project. He had a legal lower than the impression of alcohol and disorderly with a gun fee added to it. He had it removed from his record through an legal professional. If it truly is been more suitable than 5 years in the past you may attempt that, it did not fee a lot (250$) to do it. i understand that being and not using a activity makes that lots besides the undeniable fact that it truly is worth searching into. looks astounding inspite of the truth that that a misdemeanor could reason that type of difficulty for you. i have worked in diverse call centers both sales and client service and we had those with some distance worse information operating there and those were credit and fiscal call centers.