If I got a misdemeanor charged dismissed, do I have to put it on a job application?

Question

Not much to say but basically I was charged with a misdemeanor but I was actually guilty but however ther was a deal worked out where it got dismissed but I had to serve 12 months probation and now the 12 months is over so does that mean, its simply on my record as a dismissed case, and no one can see what exactly it was, therefore I wouldnt have to put it on a job application?

Answer 1

If there was no conviction recorded you don't have a criminal record and therefore don't have to tell anyone. That was the point of your deal, to keep it off your record as long as you were a good boy.

Answer 2

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If I got a misdemeanor charged dismissed, do I have to put it on a job application?
Not much to say but basically I was charged with a misdemeanor but I was actually guilty but however ther was a deal worked out where it got dismissed but I had to serve 12 months probation and now the 12 months is over so does that mean, its simply on my record as a dismissed case, and no one can...

Answer 3

Dismissed Misdemeanor

Answer 4

I live in Texas and work for an attorney. If you were in Texas, what you received was called deferred adjudication, meaning that as long as you completed the probationary period, you won't get a conviction. But that doesn't mean it is a dismissal or that it is erased from your record. Even if a case is dismissed, you would have to get an expungement. In Texas, you are only eligible for an expungment if the case is dismissed. Your misdemeanor is still on your record and can be seen by potential employers. You would need a Petition for Nondisclosure. It is not as strong as an expungement (where basically your case gets burned) but it hides your record from everybody except law enforcement. If you don't live in Texas. I would suggest seeking an attorney that gives free initial consultations and discuss this matter further.

Answer 5

Short answer: no, you don't have to *if* it was actually dismissed.

But, formal probation is usually imposed as a sentence for a crime, most often as a reduced sentence for agreeing to plead guilty without a trial. This is called a plea bargain. So, if the deal you speak of was actually a plea bargain, then you have been convicted of a crime. You just didn't have a trial. the first thing to do is to clarify what actually happened to you.

If you've been convicted of a misdemeanor, you must answer yes if the question is "have you ever been convicted of a crime." But you can answer no if the question is "have you ever been convicted of a felony."

Answer 6

You don't say whether or not there was technically a "conviction" associated with this deal. But my quick take is this: since most job apps. ask specifically about "convictions", if you didn't have one here, you can truthfully answer no. If they ask the question any other way (and some ways are illegal), you may have to say yes. Best to keep in mind that you don't have to volunteer any detrimental info, and interpret the questions as narrowly as possible. Hope this helps!!

Answer 7

If case was dismissed, you wouldn't have to serve ANY time, not even probation. It is not likely on your record but you can always check it.

I don't think you need to put it on your application.

Answer 8

I think your good man. I don't think you have to. Dismissed charges are like dropped charges. The probation was the price you had to pay to get rid of it.

Answer 9

Unless it is considered a felony no, and traffic violations don't need to be reported either.

Answer 10

You were convicted..not dismissed. If you were punished...i.e. community service..you had a plea bargin and you had to plead guilty.

If your job requires you to disclose a misdeamenor then yes...if only felonies then no.