I recently re-enlisted into the Army,and even though they were understandingly forgiving for my past knuckleheadedness,I now fear rejection from future possible employers.I want to pursue a degree in college,but am very limited by my prior convictions.Most of them happened over 15 years ago,and consist of mostly misdemeanors,with one possible felony.None of the charges are sexual,violent,or drug related.I used to drink heavily,and was blacked out on alcohol on most of the charges.I also would like to hear about costs associated with this procedure,if anyone has been through this experience.
2007-09-30 11:03:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In Missouri, you cannot have an arrest expunged unless it never resulted in prosecution. If you plead or were found guilty (here) then the arrest will be there forever no matter what you do to the record of conviction.
2007-09-30 11:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though there were not any felony convictions. You should probably rethink trying to get your record expunged. If an employer does a criminal record with something expunged, or a sealed record, that usually creates more concern. The employer will know that you have a record, but will not know if it's a traffic violation or murder. Your best bet is to explain yourself during the interview process if the matter comes up. I tell you this because someone I know got his record expunged and it caused more problems than it prevented.
2007-10-01 12:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's practically impossible. Once your convicted your convicted. The only way to reverse a conviction is to have the cases retried which in your case isn't possible because they were so long ago. Expungment is used by people who have a criminal charge showing up on their criminal history that they were not convicted of not for people who were convicted. That doesn't mean you can't have a career it just means you may have to work harder to show that you're not the person your criminal past reflects.
2007-10-01 03:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Keith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if its a misdemeanor its just a matter if filling out some paperwork and coming up with 100 bucks. a felony will depend on what state your living. you will also need to have your fingerprints done. the police station can help u there
2007-09-30 11:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by oykarumba7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got into the armed forces then it wasn't a felony. You aren't going to be able to get a misdemeanor off of your record.
2007-09-30 11:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much an act of congress unless you know some high-
up politician like the Governor.
2007-09-30 13:29:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you joined the Army that will look great to the employers because that means you have changed your life around and serve your country. Just let your employers know that you changed your life around and thought you would have a better life in the army and now your are successful.
2007-09-30 11:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by Nate 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
bush can do it in his last day of office. start kissing his rump now.
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got your email. Like I care what you think of me just know when we compete for the same job my stellar background check would get me the job over you. I'm not the one who f'ed up my life when I was young. You can't do whatever you want then pay to have your record expunged.
2007-09-30 12:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by superkim 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Different States different rules you will need to contact a lawyer to get a straight answer for your State
2007-09-30 12:01:20 · answer #9 · answered by tap158 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody is going to be concerned about something that happened 15 years ago. Do not worry about it.
2007-09-30 12:10:07 · answer #10 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋