I need to get a job but i have a retail theft felony on my record from when I was younger?  What can I do?
348915
Just pray and keep trying. You will be heard.
1084763
Felonies don't fall off your record for determining your punishment or determining if you are a suspect in future crimes help around or in your area. However there is a 7 to 10 year limit set down by federal law that you don't have to report them and the employer can't search for when filling out a job application or being considered for employment.
23279
are you drawing unemployment? if so it'll be easy for them to find out if you're lying.  The crime though... no crime until you sign at the bottom of an application stating you verify that everything within the application that you wrote is true to the best of your knowledge. it can be a felony but most likely a misdemeanor if they really wanted to try and hit you with the book... most companies don't though it's a waste of their time. but you surely wont get the job if they do find out. if you haven't been drawing unemployment just say self employed. don't ask your old HR to lie for you... they may say that they would do it and then tell the new company that you are lying and asked them to cover up for you... think about it.
1132462
Don't worry about your felony- you were a kid! I personally know an attorney who spent 20 years in prison for MURDER. Any worthwhile profession (law, medicine, accounting) has state run boards that take into account MANY factors when issuing state licenses- for example: the circumstances of the crime- did you steal a loaf of bread becasue you were hungry, did you get a felony assault during a self-defense kind of situation, etc.; your track record- did you stay out of trouble since you were convicted; your academic performance in college; your community service; military; other accomplishments- sports, charity, etc. \n\nDO NOT LET SOME SILLY THING LIKE A LITTLE FELONY MAKE YOU THINK THAT YOU CAN'T DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH YOUR LIFE. I AM AN ATTORNEY AND BELIEVE ME, THE LEGAL PROFESSION CHECKS PEOPLE OUT WITH HELP FROM THE FBI AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THEY LET PEOPLE IN ALL THE TIME WHO HAVE A LOT WORSE THINGS THAN YOU DO. AM I SAYING THEY WON'T LOOK AT IT? NO! THEY WILL, BUT IT IS WEIGHED AGAINST MANY, MANY OTHER FACTORS- THE REST IS UP TO YOU. \n\nCertain jobs may be more challenging, by the way: Rule of thumb: The more "blue collar" the job, the harder it will be for you to get.  But who cares? Do you really want to get a job that an uneducated person can get?  Do yourself a favor and get an education and THEN find yourself a real job.  In the meantime all kinds of time will pass and your little mishap will be in the past.\n\nHope this helps!
619300
expunging a record is for someone who only has done ONE THING WRONG in a 7 year window. if you have 2 misdemeanors or 1 misdemeanor and 1 felony your stuck.
48968
If you have a felony or even most misdemeanors you cannont become registered for anything in medical, law, teaching, basically all the good paying jobs out there. My fiancee' is having trouble even finding warehouse jobs, and that's bottom of the line stuff. So good luck.
1100322
Of course you can get a job if you have a felony record in Florida, but not with the government. You can not get a job with the government in any state with a felony record. If a workplace does any business with the government they can not hire you or the government will not take their bid for the job. Now when a politician commits a crime they usually just give him a liter charge.
352565
Are you looking for expungement?  That depends on if it is a juvenile or adult record you are talking about, in most states anyway.  Juvenile records are generally sealed but they can be a factor in certain circumstances.  Talk to an attorney or to the parole board of your state.  If that doesn't work or if it's too expensive, call a court clerk.  Sometimes they know enough to guide you in the right direction.  Some states also have advocates working in the court system that can help you find whatever resources you need.
943969
try a store like Target or Mervyn's but don't apply for too many cuz that'll reflect on your record. these stores usually have lower standards and limits because they are internally financed as far as I understand.
464187
You can't. After a number of years you can get your record sealed - depending on the offense, but it is never truly sealed. Governmental agencies have access should they need it. Even if it's a juvenile record.
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.
377257
Many other retail stores.  Note that there are a variety of laws on employing youths so some business may be unwilling to consider you at first - so research the relevant laws and be persistent.
90234
Try your local workforce center.  Every city has one and the have full-time employment specialist assigned to people with criminal records.
172412
Be upfront about any felonies and eventually someone will give you a break.  Stay out of the job area related to your felony. For example don't apply at a car dealership is you stold cars, etc. Good Luck!
120208
Get an attorney and see about getting your record expunged.  The judge might take into consideration the fact that you ahve been a law abiding citizen for all of those years.\n\nGood luck and congradulations.  Most ex-cons can't keep things on the straight and narrow.  I am proud of you and you ain't even my kid....lol.
1166283
You can contact the court, file papers, go before a judge, and request this.  \nDepending on the arrest type, length of time since sentencing, the positive changes you have made in your life, and how the record is affecting your future capabilities, you just might get it removed.
727426
Ignore that first post.  That person has no idea what they're talking about.\n\nThe bottom line is that it will depend on what the past "record" is all about.  If you've been convicted of a felony, you are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm.\n\nAnything else is negotiable, depending on the agency and the "record" you're talking about.