I was wondering how serious this charge is because in a series of unfortunate events, i got charged and I'm not willing to drive 5 hours to go back and fight it. Anyway, the court date is passed, i've paid up, and everything is in the right now. I was wondering if this will have any lasting effects?
Is this something I have to put on applications?
How long will it stay on my record?
Any general info would be great!
2007-10-22 13:53:00 · 5 answers · asked by Jared P 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In Oklahoma it is a misdemeanor.
I don't know if you have to put in on applications. If asked if you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor and your state considers it a misdemeanor, which I am sure must do, you would be lying not to put it down.
It will stay on your "record" forever unless you take actions to have it expunged.
2007-10-22 14:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean everything is right now? If you didn't appear on the charge, how was it taken care of?
If you pleaded guilty to the original charge, it sounds like it was a misdemeanor. You have to put it on your application if you are telling the truth and they ask you about convictions (which includes the ones you just plead guilty to).
It will stay on your record forever, unless you petition to have it expunged.
Assuming that I am guessing correctly, based on your limited statement of the facts.
2007-10-22 21:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not very, applications ask if you have been convicted of a felony not a misdemeanor. How long it stays on records at the police department would depend on departmental policies. Court records would be permanent. It would only show on LEIN or criminal history records if fingerprints were submitted, and the record would be there permanently.
2007-10-22 21:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by Carbon steel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty serious ifyou want to be a Federal Law Enforcement Agent or anything in the military that requires a top secret or higher clearance. But given the state of U.S. private sector business, it probably would be a resume enhancer. So it depends on what you do or want to do for a living.
2007-10-22 20:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These things certainly can follow one like stray dogs, but do look into the possibility of expunging the record: http://www.duiexpungementcenter.com/. For more localized info, search the terms, 'expunge misdemeanor (name of your state).'
Now behave yourself!
Good luck.
2007-10-22 21:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋