I have a misdemeanor for petty theft and currently live in Stockton Ca. I am so angry at myself and am very frustrated because I can't get a job to save my life. I have had so many doors slammed in my face, that's it's not funny and some temp agencies that I want to apply at (due o the companies they service) said that I can't even apply if I have a misd. for petty theft and how they only want the "highest quality" employees to offer to their clients. Made me feel like sh!t. I've had jobs my entire life and granted I did make a kid mistake at the age of 23, however I had no representation, I just plead guilty and they gave me 3 years of probation and made me pay $310.00 for taking 25.00 worth of food for my family. We were doing bad at the time. I've never done anything like this in my life and now employers wont even look at my resume. Nobody seems to want to help me as far as programs for employment, public defenders are not helping me, should I get a lawyer, would it be worth it?
2007-09-28 21:00:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, your energy would be better spent pounding the pavement looking for work.
Your obstacle is not insurmountable. Those temp agencies are a waste of time. I'm college educated, with a clean record, and a professional appearance and demeanor, and they couldn't do squat for me.
Your best bet is to find out what type of jobs you have the qualifications for and start emailing, cold calling as many companies as you can asking for an interview. Don't even mention the petty theft and if it comes up in a background check just tell them the truth.
2007-09-28 21:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 11:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by decenzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry you had to resort to stealing food! Where is your husband or boyfriend? Do you have children? I guess my one question to you is did you try and get aid such as food stamps? Now you are in a quagmier in that you have criminal record and now it will be hard to get employment again! What happened to the job you had previoulsy? I know you mentioned an attorney, but how would you afford one unless you got a public defender? I wish I had better answers for you. But you are going to have a very hard time when you go in for interview, because if they consider hiring you, once they run a background check, you will not be hired!
Its really ashame, especially for $25 worth of food!! Do you have family members that could have helped you with food on the table?
I wish you luck with this.. Its a tough situation!
2007-09-28 21:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to get a lawyer, the case is settled, that is on your record. It will show up each time a background check is done on you for the next 4 to 7 years. Best bet , when you apply for a job, before a background check is done explained yourself to the employer what happen.
2007-09-28 21:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by Chef Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to rebuild your employment history. You'll have to start at the bottom, at the lowest-paying jobs that do not do background checks, and work your way up from there.
You MIGHT be able to get a lawyer and have the conviction expunged from your record, but it's a long shot and it will be expensive.
2007-09-28 21:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Websites like FindLaw, LawGuru are some of the free legal advice resources available. More information at http://www.uelp.org/freelegal.html
2007-10-02 03:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how long ago this happened you can apply to the court system to have the file erased from your file at no cost I beleive the timeline is 3 to 7 years depending on the state laws
2007-09-28 21:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by grant m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is no use hiring a lawyer as no employer is legally bound to give you employment. however you can contact social self help groups and human rights organisation to take up your case with govt. u can also try self-employment as an alternaqtive.
2007-09-28 21:14:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go-to a agency that helps "convicts' and see what you have...sometimes they can help... get testimonies from clergy.and friend too help.
2007-09-28 21:06:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋