If I have a continuance without a finding on my record, does this mean I'll fail a background test?

Question

When I was 17 I was charged with identity fraud and larceny over $250. (I hung around with the wrong crowd of people and they blamed their wrongdoings on me). The judge was very good to me and gave me a continuance without a finding. I served 1 year of probation, payed restitution, and was through with everything. (Note: I was charged as an adult because Massachusetts charges people 17 yrs. or older as adult).

It's been approximately 6 years and I haven't been into any trouble (I've learned my lesson).

I've never been convicted of the crimes, nor am I considered a felon.

If I were to take a background check to obtain a professional license, would I pass? The background check I need done has this stipulation:

You will fail if:

---- (1) You have any felony convictions, other convictions of a serious nature, or any conviction or judgement related to fraud or similar crimes.

Does this mean I will fail because I have two CWOF's on my record from 6 years ago?

Answer 1

The fraud one isn't looking good for you.

What kind of license do you want? I would say apply for it and tell him exactly what happened before he runs the check.

Answer 2

Get a No Cost Background Check Scan at https://bitly.im/aNQqG

Its a sensible way to start. The site allows you to do a no cost scan simply to find out if any sort of data is in existence. A smaller analysis is done without cost. To get a detailed report its a modest payment.

You may not realize how many good reasons there are to try and find out more about the people around you. After all, whether you're talking about new friends, employees, doctors, caretakers for elderly family members, or even significant others, you, as a citizen, have a right to know whether the people you surround yourself with are who they say they are. This goes double in any situation that involves your children, which not only includes teachers and babysitters, but also scout masters, little league coaches and others. Bottom line, if you want to find out more about someone, you should perform a background check.

Answer 3

I would guess that you were given a conditional continuance based on you paying restitution and completing a year of probation. This would mean that if you do what you were told to do, the charge does not go on your record. If you didn't do what you were told to do, you go to trial on the charge. Since you did what the judge asked, I would guess that this charge was dismissed.