Would it be hard to get a job with a misdemeanor on your record?
355564
Depends on the employer. People are people,what one employer finds unacceptable the other might not think twice about. I have hired people  in my business with misdemeanors & felonies. Phone harassment in my opinoin is a weak crime explain to your future employer what happened, if it is even brought up. You might be hired by someone that was busted for the same thing.
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).
39040
A used to work for a background screening company, and I know for a fact that some companies don't even want to know about criminal records for an applicant if it is less than a felony.\n\nMost companies are going to have you fill out an application, and there will be a spot on the form where they ask you about that sort of thing. But read the fine print, it may ask you to omit certain things (usually traffic-related stuff, sometimes drug misdemeanors over 2 years old, etc).\n\nUnless they have asked you about it or it is implied that you should've already brought it to their attention, I wouldn't bring it up. That's a judgement call, obviously, but you don't want to sound like you think it might disqualify you from consideration. (Be confident!)
531269
could depend on the nature of the reckless. Was a car or firearm involved. Security work, body guards, private detective are not ruled out. The rest of the positions rest on the rules of the force you want to join. Is 19 still considered a minor in your state. Most of these records will are sealed at adult hood & won't go against you. Try to find someone  or write directly to the desired department & ask questions\nThe lockout is not as great as most people think\nIt is what you do from then on, education, effort, try getting involved with some community work. Keep your nose clean\nBetter to not even have a traffic ticket until apply
928341
I would say that it shouldn't be too difficult, especially if you have stayed out of trouble since your misdemeanor.\n\nInstead of answers, go talk to your local recruiters (ALL of them)\nDo NOT forget the Coast Guard, or your states national/air guard.\n\nGood Luck
783317
It takes a lot of paperwork and writing to get chaeges expunged usually criminal charges are the ones worth pursuing to clear your record as opposed to misdemeanor charges if you are applying for a job usually the only interest is a crininal background check and you have to write to the governor in order to get a pardon
91074
Yes, from what i hard it is really hard for anyone convicted of a felon to even get a job that requires a background check. No it is not discrimination because when you hire someone you want to be able to trust them. You wouldn't want an armed robber to handle cash at a bank would you?
466365
I would never hire anyone that I found had lied on their resume, especially in the case of a degree, or prior felonies, or convictions.  So, yes, they should be declined the job opportunity.  Honesty is the best policy.  \n\nIf the individual was well qualified, but say had a felony conviction as a teen, and nothing since, and it has been 10 years, and they disclosed that info, sure - give them the benefit of the doubt.
250175
Well, anything is possible but I cannot predict the chances of success.  Your are dealing with two separate issues.  The first issue is whether you can become an attorney with a felony conviction.  It really depends on the type of conviction.  Most state bar organizations do moral character screening and people who have been convicted of "crimes of moral turpitude" will get a hard look.  It's not an automatic disqualifier in most jurisdictions.\n\nI know of one attorney in California who lost his license to practice law because of a nasty cocaine habit.  He got cleaned up and has been reinstated.\n\nThe second question whether you can get HIRED as defense attorney.  Your ocnviction is public record and could show up in a background search.  The decision to hire is up to the employer, whether it be the public defender's office or a private criminal defense law firm.
104274
Petition the courts to seal or expunge your record, if your crime was non-violent and you have stayed out of trouble for all this time, the judge should agree.\nBut I have to ask what jobs you're applying for that ask you to disclose criminal history more than the usual 5 or 7 years old. Perhaps you should be looking for work in less "security oriented" fields.\nAnd have you registered with your local job service? They can take your history into account when matching you with potential employers, so at least you won't be wasting time with interviews that won't yield results.\nFor more feedback, I suggest you visit http://www.prisontalk.com
518039
A lot of applications just ask if 'you have ever been convicted of a felony'.  They just have problems hiring convicted felons.\n\nA lot of people have little smudges on their records, most employers don't waste time on little things.\n\nBut they could, if they wanted to.
701986
Like you said a lot of people tried drugs, Cocaine is pretty serious so you have an uphill battle in explaining. But I work with people who have had felonies that were reduced down to misdemeanors. Good luck, it all comes down to explaining your past and turning a negative into a positive. You might want to give up the federal dream, but with business background and more years since your usage it will help you a lot with the feds so your never know there either. It is all worth it making the world abeter place.
726392
Yes. Under the enhanced disclousure procedures any potential employer will get a police record search which will show any convictions, charges, cautions or suspisions. It would then be up to an employer if they wished to employ you. They are likely to ask the nature of the offecece, when it was and the background. Given it is a serious crime of violence they are likely to ask you about this before offering any employment as they have to be sure you are able and fit to work with children
897115
This is a real problem. If you are in the country illegally and you apply for citizenship you may be deported and told to apply from outside the US. Then you misdemeanor will come out and you may be classified as an undesirable. If you are arrested in the US say at a worksite, etc. you will be deported and since you were found in the country as an illegal will not be granted a visa.\nYou need to talk to a good immigration lawyer to get his advice on how to proceed. There may be some way to apply for an exemption but you need to see what to do before anything happens.
1155810
The short answer is YES. You can still get a job as an officer in The States. Ultimately it will depend on which municipality you apply to. They will all have different guidelines.\n\nThings like DUI, minor in possession (MIP) and even misdemeanor drug possession (if you got busted with a joint when you where a kid for example) can be over looked depending on which department is doing the hiring. Often times they are more lenient then you'd think possible. Some will be far more critical than you'd think. The bottom line is, there is no perfect answer for your query.\n\nIf one DUI is your only bad mark a respected degree should more than make up for your prior indiscretion. If you get turned down by one municipality, keep looking and applying at others. Just be forthright from the start. Trying to cover it up will no doubt lead to bigger problems in the future.
396661
You can go to college and train to be a teacher but I think it would be difficult for you to get a job.  Schools are being more strict and checking backgrounds these days.  I think it would depend on the outcome of the misdemeanors and your age at the time, how many years elapsed, etc.  I think you would be wise to change careers.
556284
I would think so if you had to spend jail time--and a future employer wants to know your criminal background. I know it applies in New York.