I have a few misdemeanors and non-convitions on my record. I was in the car with someone carrying drugs but I beat my case.
Also, I got a simple assault that ended up as a non conviction so I basically beat that case too. Those are really the only things on my record. In your opinion, would any of this keep me from being hired full time by the company. I am due to start monday. Thanks for any opinions or knowledge in this matter.
2007-08-06 08:09:09 · 5 answers · asked by goofyjunior_1981 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
What the first answer said was incorrect. Every arrest and it's disposition is listed on your criminal history. If you were found not guilty it will say that. That being said, if you were asked if you were ever arrested or charged for crimes and you answer "no" thinking that it won't show up on your history, you are mistaken. And you can be denied employment for lying on your application.
Other than that, any charges in which you were not found guilty shouldn't be held against you.
2007-08-06 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On most job applications, the question that is asked is have you ever been arrested or convicted of any crime? Some will only ask you about felonies, but the wording is the same arrested or convicted. Therefore, in a criminal background check - arrests do show up, even if you were not convicted.
I've done my fair share of criminal background checks.
2007-08-06 16:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by viscontc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though you "beat" it on the convictions the actual arrests for the offenses can still show up on your record unless you have them expunged (and it's kind of expensive). An employer may be willing to overlook misdemeanor offenses depending on what they are for.
2007-08-07 13:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't have any effect unless the job you're starting is in the banking or financial services industry. Anything that suggest you can't be trusted with money and secrecy in those industries will typically disqualify you. In other industries, privacy rules should protect you from being targeted because of your past. That does not mean that, if the interviewer, or your new boss discovers your past they can't use it against you. It just mean they cant LEGALLY do so.
My suggestion is don't mention it. You do not legally have to. In financial services industries, they won't ask, they will do an investigation.
2007-08-06 15:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you beat the case, than it wont go on your record, you'll be OK.
2007-08-06 15:17:04 · answer #5 · answered by ARTY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋