I was convicted of a felony 10 years ago. I went to court to get it "expunged" about 5 years ago. Could I ever get a job in law enforcement? what about government jobs? Do I have to admit it on an application that asks, "have you EVER been convicted of a felony. to be safe, I have been admitting it and explaining it to the employer but I hate having to admit and explain it; it is embarrassing.
2007-10-29 12:18:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Oh and yes, it has been expunged from my record.
2007-10-29 14:54:47 · update #1
Government and state agency background checks will still have access to expunged records, but private sector background checks do not. I may be wrong, but that clause falls somewhere within the Patriot Act and it's provisions regarding criminal records and their validity.
2007-10-29 12:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by DocoMyster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WENT TO COURT TO GET IT EXPUNGED? DID YOU GET IT EXPUNGED?
10 YEARS AGO A LONG TIME. BUT IF YOU HAD DONE THE TIME IT WILL SHOW ON RECORD AND SAY EXPUNGED. JUST LIKE A NOLO CONTENDERE.
WRITE IT ONTO APPLICATIONS AND EXPLAIN.
2007-10-29 12:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a gov't or defense job, they may find out anyhow. But in the private sector, answer "NO".
2007-10-29 12:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Shell Answer Man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You had better disclose it for a job in LE. They will see it and instantly DQ you for hiding it.
2007-10-29 13:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! dont admit that.
2007-10-29 12:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Grown Woman♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋