will my criminal record effect if i can get a job?
345384
Absolutely it can.  Many places now ask on applications whether or not you've been convicted of a felony.  There are laws against discrimination, but companies can find lots of excuses of why they didn't hire you.\n\nThat said, not all companies discrimate and you can still find a fabulous job.  I would be open and upfront about my past if the company asked about it on the application because if they hire you and find out later that you lied on the application, it could cost you your job.
185681
Depending on the police department that you want to be a police officer for. I have seen police officers with simple assualt convictions on their record, BUT you haven't been convicted yet! Get yourself a good attorney, it would be well worth the money!
168446
That information MAY show up on a background check.\n\nIt depends on where you are applying for work (not the state you live in). There are only 10 states that do not allow employers to ask about arrests. In Oregon, we have several employers who routinely demand a "police contact sheet" of all hires. This includes every time your name was on a police report - whether you did anything or not.  Since you were arrested - it can show up. \n\nEven if you went through a diversion program or met other requirements that would get rid of the conviction - it does not automatically disappear. You still have to get it expunged.  How you do that varies by state. Check with your local county court for more information. \n\nNote to others reading this - even Juvenile records are not automatically sealed.  There is a process that you have to go through and request they be sealed (in most states). \n\nAlso the law is what the state you are applying for work in says it is. If you have crimes in NY (that NY says can't be looked at after X years) and you apply for a job in Oregon, that job can and will consider those crimes anyway.
831442
It boils down to this: They have to accept your application by law. Whether they hire you or not is entirely up to them. Some states have weird bartender laws but I see no reason for a felony to hold ya up there. I'm a convicted felon,been to prison twice and have never had a problem gaining employment.Honesty is the best policy.You'll be respected for it! And if they don't hire you don't give up,ya didn't wanna work there anyhow. :)
25224
It is illegal for someone to not hire a person for previous criminal record...But what they usually do is give you some other excuse to try to not hire you...Next time tell your friend to be upfront with it first and they will know if they are going to get the job or not.
1049867
sorry darling but you wont be able to.once you get convicted that puts a big dark cloud over you.You will find out there is alot of jobs you wont be able to get.
340039
Most places are concerned with felony charges, or violent misdemeanors. It will show on your record if checked, but may not disqualify you for a job. You do not have to select felony, because you didn't have one, but never misrepresent yourself on an application. Misdemeanors do show on criminal reports. I worked in staffing for 2 years, so trust me - don't lie!  Most places would rather hire you if you are honest than if you try to lie about it. It makes you look unaccountable and irresponsible to lie about it.
743509
Most likely there are some misdemeanors that will disqualify you but  no most. Just be honest when questioned about them especially if they are in your past.
1081146
yes. I lost a job that way once. They let me start before the police background check came in and they fired me a week later.
44024
I could easily tell you that it won't be easy, but I am sure you already know that. Bottom line is that you most likely will have to work up to a "good" job.  \n\nHere would be my suggestions. First, looking for a job is a job. Dress the part. Second, by all means, don't hide your record. Now this is going to cost you some jobs, but in the end.. the person that hires you knowing about your record won't have to fire you later for lying about it.\n\nWe all would like to start at the top, or at least at a comfortable salary. You might have to settle for less and prove your rehabilitation to your employer first. Then work your way up.\n\nYou have a tough row to hoe, but with patience and perserverance... you will get through it. Good luck, I know this is possible as I have seen it happen in personal experience.
73720
It will totally depend on the company and the job you are applying for.  \n\nA basic HR theory has been that people with bad credit are potential thieves and people that have been convicted of crimes can't be trusted either.  \n\nIf you are applying for a job where you will be responsible for cash or sales, it could matter.  \n\nThe best offense is a good defense.  Come right out and ask the HR person/interviewer what they are looking for by doing the check.  If you really want the job, they like you and you KNOW they are doing the background check, be honest and tell them up front.  They may hire you anyway.\n\nIf you say nothing and up pops problems, they probably won't hire you.\n\nThe pending lawsuits may or may not come up in a background check (government checking probably, private company, doubtful).   If you are asked about a lawsuit, you can tell them that you cannot answer any questions about it without your lawyer's approval.  \n\nGood Luck!
902484
You should apply if this experience will promote your career.  By not applying, you would be serving no purpose to the convicted, nor to yourself
926264
Again, any crime you committed as an adult will show up on a national criminal history, dismissed or not.   I know this as I have been on the job for 24 years.\n\nNow, as for if they hire you or not... That can only be answered by them.  Every entity has their own hiring policy.
317722
You could still be hired.  Be very carefull when asked about your criminal and citation record to disclose it all when asked or filling out the application.  Manytimes they are looking for lies on the application or during the interview and do not consider past criminal and citation records if disclosed.  If not disclosed they would consider you lying.
932373
It depends entirely upon what the charges were, and your behavior since they were recorded. In the long run, you are better off putting it on there, because anyone with a valid court order (such as the military conducting a background check) will pull your criminal record, and if they find it and you didn't own it on your background check application, that actually looks worse than the fact that you have had charges filed against you as a juvenile (or adult for that matter).
618124
It depends on how long ago it was.  Alot of applications say 'in the last 7 years, or 5 years, or 10 years.'  If it's been longer than the length expressed, he can say no and they can't do anything if they find out later.  If it's an open ended time frame, then unfortunately, he has to say yes.  Better to be honest and take a chance, than to lie, get the job and get fired later because they end up finding out.  Employers are very particular when you lie on the applicaiton.  \nSome companies will ignore the charges even if they have been recent depending on how the charges relate to the job  he's applying for.  For instance, if he's been convicted of burgulary, he's going to have a hard time finding a job working in customer's homes.  I used to work in HR and I've witnessed people do get hired with a record.  \nPraying helps!  Good luck to your stepson.
959184
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.