D0 You Believe That A Misdimenor Should Be Sealed?

Question

I have had problems getting a job. I have a misdimenorr on my record. It prevents me for getting a job. I paid the fines, did community service and served my time. Should potential jobs be able to know this and deny me a job? I paid my dues and am a productive member of society?

Answer 1

It's a misdemeanor.......and without getting into the question of morality, there are remedies available under the laws of most states which operate to give you a means of being able to legally answer NO to the question asked by Employers.

But before assisting you further, I'd like to point out that, among other things, you seem to have a habit of asking questions and then failing to return to review the many answers from people who answer them. That's a part of showing responsibility, isn't it?

Those of us who have answered you are rarely given the courtesy of being rated, so if you want help, then it's time you took Yahoo Answers a little more seriously.

Drop me a line and I'll put you on the right path.

I'd prefer not to aid and abet someone until they show me that they deserve help.

Answer 2

No. In fact, I go so far as to say juvenile records should not be sealed either. You earn a reputation and need to live with it. Tough lesson, but that's the way it should be. Also, many "misdemeanors" were initially felonies reduced to a misdemeanor to cut a deal. It should not cost you a Job. In an interview, you should have a chance to explain what happened, that you "paid" the price, and now are a productive member of society. Good luck.

Chow!!

Answer 3

It is a public record. Public records are necessity in a Democracy.

Also, you haven't paid your dues. You've served your punishment, but forgetting wasn't part of the deal. It is called a reputation

Answer 4

you can have minor offenses expunged from your record. Contact your local court to ask how. Lawyers can assist but they often charge unnecessary fees, its is quite easy to do it yourself.