I fully intend to tell the truth, but I wonder if I should say it first.....I read somewhere that arrests that are not pending, or received no conviction (I live in CA) will not show up.  I completed a mental heath diversion.  I had been arrested for shoplifting and was taken to jail, but bonded out.  I was placed in a diversion program..........joined AA.  I have nearly 20 mos. sober, too.  I have an awesome job on the line......
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No!  You completed a diversion, and part of that priviledge is not having to report misdemeanors on job applications.  Because you completed a diversion, you DON'T HAVE a misdemeanor.
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if you qualify for first offender status, and you meet the requirements, have done your probation, etc. then no, an employer can not see your record. when the employer goes to the local police dept. and obtains a copy of your criminal history what you were arrested for that you got first offender will not show up; you can answer no on the application ' have you been convicted of a felony' it will not be on the criminal history they get from the police dept. it does not "count against you" as you asked,if you are NEVER arrested again (that means anywhere in the country-your history goes anywhere that's why it's called NCIC[National]. But if you are arrested again, anytime after the first arrest, the police dept. (officer-detective), magistrate judge, DA's office can see your criminal history and  your arrest for first offender will show up for them. law enforcement (and the criminal court) are under a different standard than employers. you cannot get a job in law enforcement or a government job including the military. so being honest and telling your prospective employer about your arrest defeats the purpose of the first offender status-you only have to deal with your conscience
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If you haven't been convicted, you don't have a crime.\n\nI've known convicted felons who have served as probation officers after they've served their sentences and been released and accumulated a good record of community involvement and service. Parole officer, I'm sure, has much stricter guidelines.\n\nThis is such a state-by-state, county-by-county position that no one answer can be definitive. I would recommend talking to a local judge for his view on this, and possibly his sponsorship toward these positions.
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THEY won't look very hard for you, since a simple DUI is a misdemeanor that can't pursue you across state lines.\n\nBut if you posted bail  and skipped out, the agency who posted bond will be looking for you with SKIP tracers...AKA bounty hunters.\n\nYou might want to delete this message, as there might be a way for them to locate you from your email....
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unlike criminal background, mental illness is not on your record. In fact the hospitals are not allowed to state that you have been a patient there unless it has been supoenaed to go to court which it would have to be supreme court on a felony charge. Now if you mental illnes is a disability and you get a federal check for it then there could be issues but if you went in the hospital for something like suicide, then no, nooone will ever know unless they knew you were in there or you tell them but it won't stop you from buying a gun.\n\nIf any hospital released ANY information on you without your consent or a court order asking for your records (and there is not such thing as a standing court order that is there to collect patient data for any thing) that hospital just violated your rights and you can sue them. What paperwork you sign stays in the hospital for the hospital's records. NCIC is there for Law Enforcement to use as a way to connect to other agencies when looking for missing persons, stolen items, wanted person, not to tell everyone that you have been in a mental institute.
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Basic answer: I'm fairly sure it's what is known as a 16-2-3 felony...meaning you can get 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in prison.\n\nDon't freak out.  Post some more information and I can probably narrow that down for you.  Sometimes we charge 11350 and we're wrong.  Here's what I would want to know to give you a better idea:\n\nWhat was the drug?\n\nHow much of it was there?\n\nDoes the arrestee have prior convictions for anything?\n\nIs the arrested person on probation or parole?\n\nAnd above all else, it ain't over until the fat lady sings, and nobody gets punished for anything if they're not guilty.  \n\nPost some more details and I'll keep an eye on this question so I can come back and edit my answer.\n\nDon't tell me anything the police don't already know (in other words, don't tell me your boyfriend got arrested for a quarter gram of cocaine but the cops missed the four kilos at the house).\n\n2/9/06: Well, depending on the county he's on probation in, prison is certainly a possibility.  Failing to appear and having a dirty test are bad enough, but to have more cocaine (and based on the 11350 charge you're asking about, I'm assuming it was coke...meth would be 11377) on him when he was arrested is certainly not good.  He may well have probation revoked and reinstated (basically a "do-over") and might end up with a lengthy stay in jail as a sanction.  I have to tell you, though...depending on the county you guys are in, prison is not out of the question.  Some counties are lenient and others are not.  Prop 36 (not 39) court is a good thing, but you have to behave if you want to stay in it.  \n\nWas he charged with a new possession offense when he was arrested, or are they handling the dope he had on him when he was arrested as just a violation of probation?  I would imagine they'll handle it as a violation of probation, rather than opening a whole new case...and a VOP can sometimes carry a stiffer penalty than a new case.  A lot of this will also depend on what the terms of his probation were when he was put into Prop 36 court.  If he received a suspended sentence (meaning that the judge told him he will send him to prison if he screws up *again*, but will let him do Prop 36 instead), he may very well go to prison on this new violation.  \n\nThere's a lot of variables and once your boyfriend has had a chance to talk with his attorney, he'll have a pretty good idea of where his case is heading.\n\nIf you are really as unfamiliar with drugs as you've said, I've got to suggest that maybe this guy is not for you.  It would appear that he's a little *too* familiar with drugs...and although that wasn't your question, that is my answer.\n\nBest of luck to both of you.
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try coming out of prison from robbing 11 banks and getting a job. You have it made compared to me...\nIn the application where it asks if you ever had any criminal convictions------leave it blank. and wait to answer that question during the interview. You're not lying....you're simply choosing not to share that kind of info for others to see.
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I was in the exact same situation when I was 19.  I had a totally clean record and had taken about $27 worth of stuff from a grocery store.  I did not have a job and I didn't want my mom to find out.\n\nI went to court on the date I was supposed to appear and I used the public defender that they had.  I was fined $500 plus another $100 (?) in court fees and given one year to do 40 hours of community service.  I think I was placed on probation for a year.   \n\nThe weird part was that they had told me something about how if I completed the 40 hours of community service it would be wiped off my record (?) because it was my first offense (something like that).  They kept saying the words 'misdemeanor' and 'felony'.  I could have sworn that they told me that if I didn't do my community service that it would be bumped up to a felony.  I don't see how that could have been true.  The whole thing was such a blur because I was so scared.  I was sure they were going to send me to jail.  \n\nI had to borrow the money from my boyfriend and I paid the fine.  My mom never found out.  A year went by and I never did the community service (long story).  When I returned to court when the year was up, I told the judge that I didn't do the community service and he said 'OK' and that was it.  I left.  I have no clue what I ended up actually being charged with and I've never seen my record.
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The unknown legal aspects regarding you and your crime are crucial to anyone giving advice regarding your predicament.  Maybe consider a consult with with an attorney who knows your court and will not take your case.  You need legal representation to consider the specifics of your crime and answer your questions.  First be ready to pay their fee and hear their impression.   If not, don't waste your time and money.   \n\nIndications of personal and social stability as well as past legal history are likely key to the very important consideration of your ability to successfully complete probation.  \n\nAfter the judge, the D/A's office can be the best indication of what will happen.  Check out what is happening with others charged with similar crimes.  If the crime has been in the papers and/or is currently considered serious in the context of your county then significant jail time is likely.    Any history of substance abuse, instability, or arrests and convictions usually increases the likelihood of jail or prison time.\n\nIf there was any violence or threat of violence associated with you or any others involved in any aspect of the crime then prison time is likely.
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i've been to both and i can say that prison did absotuly nothing for me because all of the crimes that i was committing were drug induced so when i got out i was still a drug addict so i was still commiting crimes. i just got out of a rehab recently and i have been crime free and drug free for a little over 90 days now. it take four different stays in 4 different rehabs to get it through my head though. the difference was that i was finally ready this last time, so i guess it depends on the mindset of the criminally charged.
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I just got into a nursing program at BYU and what they do is if you have anything on your record, you just have to write a paper saying how you've overcome your problem. It'll for sure show up on your record, If they ask for a paper/explanation, just say that you took some rehab classes and haven't driven drunk since and don't plan to in the future. you should be fine, good luck!
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Sorry Smokey but you are wrong. If you have a conviction, and I had one at 14 years of age, it stays on your record at the Criminal records office for life. It is not however referred to after 7 years as this comes under the spent convictions tab under the rehabilitation of offenders act so you do not have to disclose it. If however you appear in court at a later date after the 7 years they can bring it up in court. I know this to be 100% correct. Hope it helps.
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First off, I don't know how your PO would know if you went to AA.  It's anonomous, that's what the second A is for.  They don't keep records of members, and they don't talk to the police.  Furthermore, I don't think they'll lock you up for going to AA given that it means you're getting your life together.  Besides which they couldn't arest you as attending an AA meeting does not actually prove you've been drinking - it would never hold up in court.  Also, I believe they are not allowed to use the information that you were attending AA meetings in court as that information is considered to be privileged.\n\nI think it's great that you want to stop drinking, and you should go to meetings.  If you're really determined, you may be able to find the 12 steps online and work through them on your own, but I think the support group aspect of AA would help a lot.
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Yes, this will show up on a background check.  Any court activity (positive or negative) recorded could show up on a background check.  You can use several online tools to do a background check on yourself or a private security firm.  Depending on the job you are interviewing for it could affect it.  Security type jobs frequently will deny hiring people with pending arrest warrants.  Also, for higher paying jobs, showing that you have a judgement for back support and an arrest warrant shows a lack of responsibility on your part (not passing judgement here).  I am just giving an HR perspective to the information you have provided.\n\nGet the situation cleared up and record cleared.  If not, you might mention the situation in the interviewing process.  If not, it might seem you are trying to hide something.\n\nGood luck.
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Usually a "failure to appear" warrant will not result in jail time unless you have many prior failure to appears and they can show a pattern or if the failure to appear is on a serious felony crime or a crime in witch you are out on bail. Now either way it will be better for you to turn yourself in. However do not turn yourself in on a friday as this may result in sitting in jail until monday. Also I would call the court clerk and try to reschedule an appearance before I turned my self in to show that you did make an effort. Oh yea it is also bad if the appearance is for sentencing. They really frown on ditching accountability. In addition by turning yourself in you avoid all the hassle of having your car towed away and impounded if you are pulled over while drving. Don't panic! Especially if this is a minor offense. The courts and jails are so jammed up with truly bad people they have no time or room to lock people up for minor offenses. Even if it seems really bad to you. I assume that it is minor because you don't seem to have much experience dealing with the law. I personally have been pulled over with a valid warrant and the officer just cited and released me. However I have also seen people get hauled in friday night and have to wait til the offices open up Monday morning to be released with nothing more than a new court date. Anyways good luck and stay low until Monday.
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Well, you may be able to get a job as long as you can explain that it was a "youthful indescretion" or something like that.  \n\nMost jobs do require you to fill out an application, and one of the questions usually is "Have you ever been arrested/convicted of a crime?"  So rather than try to get around it [you can't], better work on trying to explain it.  This is MUCH better than trying to lie, and you will get caught when the do the background check.\n\nEventually you may be able to have your record expunged [not sure about felonies].\nGood luck!
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What did this person do before they met you? Were they in trouble? They had to do something for the department of corrections to have a record on them. Records are not made up.