I was convicted of a felony in 2-2001, did my time and probation, I am unemployeed and decided to get back into my old occupation which requires a license through the state, the company I applied with did a background check and found my felony, who and where is this information coming from, I dont think this was mentioned to me when I was sentenced, I am very concerned as this is keeping me from finding employment.
2007-10-20 10:10:03 · 9 answers · asked by mark. v 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A felony is with you for life. Not sure where you got the 7 year thing from..perhaps you are confusing that with bankruptcy.
Hmmm, most applications either say have you had a felony in last ten years or have you EVER been convicted of a felony or something of that nature.
If you are trying to get a license through your state you might try to get a "restoration of rights".
Good luck....
2007-10-20 10:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Run Lola Run 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem was probably more due to failure to disclose than the underlying felony itself. When the applications asks "Have you ever been convicted of a felony," the key word is EVER. Your criminal record, including misdemeanors, is always available for backround checks. Most companies are not worried about misdemeanors unless they somehow are related to the job. But felonies are always a problem. Not disclosing them because one feels they are too old to be discovered is a BIG mistake.
There may be some help though. Some states, like California for instance, have a process that converts felonies that are not dangerous...like assaults, murders, rapes etc...to misdemeanors. My wife's company will allow someone who goes through this process to be hired because there is no longer a felony on the record. It's a simple Motion and it can be done without an attorney if you are not afraid to face a judge. Most attorneys will do it for you for a couple of thousand bucks. It's well worth it.
If you are not in California, call the Court Clerk's office where you were convicted and ask if there is such a procedure. They may be able to direct you to the proper section of the penal code or the Court may even provide the forms for you. Again, it's worth the effort to get this felony converted. As some have said, an expunged felony is still a felony. A felony that is converted to a misdemeanor is not a felony any more.
2007-10-20 10:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it accessible for the rest of your life, I suspect you somehow failed to disclose the felony on your job application which ends up with worse results than if you disclosed it. In any event, a job that requires being licensed by the state is likely not possible for you due to your felony.
It is possible to get some crimes expunged, but I think typically, felonies are not expungeable, you need to contact an attorney in your state.
2007-10-20 10:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im guessing you are thinking of the statute of limitations on felonies. Seven years is a common statute of limitations, but that only applies from the time the offense is committed until charges are filed. It has nothing to do with convicitions.
Any criminal conviction is a permanent part of your record, unless pardoned or expunged. But that only vacates the conviciton, the arrest still remains on your record.
2007-10-20 10:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felonies are ALWAYS accessible, even if expunged, by any good attorney. Also, if you were convicted in 2001, then it has only been SIX years. Felonies ALWAYS show up on a background check.
2007-10-20 10:17:15 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is public record. Some jobs don't care about more than 7 years ago, at some point it will be too old to matter. But, you might be able to get it expunged. I am not sure on the process and what crimes can be expunged, but if you look into it you might be able to do that. If that happens it is taken off your record like it never happened.
2007-10-20 10:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is called "public information".
Where did you come up with 7 years?
A criminal record follows you for the rest of your life.
There is no time limit.
2007-10-20 10:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No time limit guy, you are gonna deal with this for the rest of your life...... Hope whatever you did was worth it!!!
2007-10-20 10:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Mac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See -- https://backgroundreports.im/
2016-03-13 13:32:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋