will an arrest record 21 years old hurt my chance to become a nurse. I have a certificate of rehabilitaion.?
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I'm assuming that since you have the certificate it was an arrest and conviction and not just an arrest. If the incident was 21 years ago and you've had a clean record since then, then you probably won't have much of a problem. The biggest hurdle you'll have to face is if your arrest was for drugs. People with drug convictions in their background will be automatically disqualified from some jobs, especially if you're applying for a position where you'd have access to controlled substances. The best advice that I can give you is to be 100% honest when applying for the job. Lying about your past will get you in more trouble than telling the truth.
854499
Dude, you can SO beat that in court. I hope you plead innocent. Get a lawyer. If you can't afford one, ask for a jury trial. By that time, the prosecutor will get a hold of you and try to get you to take a plea agreement. Try to get them to plead it down to a lesser charge (I dont know what that would be) and to have the record SEALED IMMEDIATELY. That means if a future employer looks at your criminal history, this offense won't show up. IF you can do that, then who cares if you get convicted or not? The fine will be minimal and you won't be serving any jail time. If you can't do that, go to trial. \n\nResearch this online more, but basically, they have no case whatsoever if they CANT proved that you were intoxicated. The burden of proof is on THEM, not you.\n\nNow..They COULD tag you with underage drinking if you are under 21, keep that in mind and plan you strategy accordingly
897914
The crazy thing is that, it's possible that it can. You just need to go to the county where it happened, and get the record yourself, to see what is on it. I was surprised when I saw mine. Once you have the record, when applying for the job, list and explain the situation. They should not hold this against you. They will however hold it against you if you lie about it. That has happened to me before too. Better safe than sorry. \nps. There is a such thing as an "arrest report". You were arrested, but found inocent. It would still be on your "arrest report". Again, better safe than sorry".
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.
968930
How old are you know?\nUnderage convictions do have some records protection.
400048
Depending on what state you're in ... you will probably get a fine. If you are over 18 - but under 21, you may wind up with some community service and a record. If you are under 18, it should be sealed.
894224
You won't go to jail.  Most likely they will sentence you with a fine and community service.  If you are a minor, your record will be sealed.  If not, it will look bad in a background check, but shoplifting is not a huge crime, so if that is all that is on your record, you can probably still find a good job.\n\nWould've been less costly to just pay for it, huh?
350647
Probably. No one wants to hire someone who will steal from them or be bad to have in whatever the work environmeny is. This is what a criminal record (with felonies) implies.\n\nSo you'll really have to make someone fall in love with you before they see your record. If you're particularly amiable, they may hire you on the spot.
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Six years isn't long enough to prove she's changed her ways. She shouldn't volunteer the information if they don't specifically ask for it.\nYou can't get a criminal record expunged just because you don't like it. You have to have conclusive evidence to prove you weren't guilty of the crime you were convicted of.
192620
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
384195
about 14 or 17 but hospitals have been trying to faze them out and you don't get much respect. You should try to get into a prgram and get your R.N.
599178
Doesn't matter if they read your rights or not, that will only get you out of any incriminating statements you made... Do you have a record of any kind?  If not try to get a plea deal for probation and have the charges reduced to disorderly conduct.  What area/city/state are you in?  That makes a big difference too.  If you do get infront of the judge explain how you just graduated and weren't thinking right and you know you made some bad decisions and other crap he wants to hear... and dress nicely...  Theoretically you could get jail time and have your license suspended (in PA 6 mo for posession and another 6-12 for underage alcohol...)  but, like I said, if you have a clean sheet, and your look nice and act nice and make sure the judge knows how sorry you were you should get off with a tap on the wrist... a year or two of light probation and a fine... remember though, if you get stuck with posession it follows you for the rest of you life as a drug conviction, so do whatever to get that reduced...
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Adam,  It depends on what the conviction is for?  If it is for selling/distribution you can forget it.  If it is for simple possesion of Marijuana, you can get a waiver. By the way there is a waiting period, other words you are going to have to wait one year from the date of final disposition of your charge.  IE..one year after you get off probation.  If it is for any other type of drug offense your chances are slim.\n\nNote:  Technically you can get a waiver for any single offense.(But what I wrote of is generally all that will be approved)  All of your criminal history is considered.  The Recruiting Command uses what is called the total person concept.  By no means is a waiver guaranteed.  Good Luck!!!
146228
no, you will still be issued the nursing license but you may be required to participate in a diversion program.
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
941309
It wiil show up.Just look for jobs that only ask if you have been convicted in the last 5 or 7 years.That way you can say no.Also,you can just put down that you'll discuss it in the interview,then ask for one.I had the same problem,but it can be worked around.Besides,I wouldn't want to work anywhere the wouldn't excuse past mistakes.What is important is what you are doing now,and how the experience can be used to benefit others.It doesn't have to be a negetive.Look for jobs that your experience can be used to your advantage.I became an Addictions Counselor.Now I make $70 per hour,per person,and I don't do  groups smaller than 20 people.That's $1400 an hour,three times a week,and insurance pays it.Not bad for a convicted felon,huh?So use this to your advantage,it can be done.Don't give up,and good luck to you.
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I discovered this useful information for your friend on http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/studies/runciman/pf6.htm.  In summary, there is no rehabilitation period for cautions because not being criminal convictions, they fall outside the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  It looks as though this position is being addressed and that your friend may have no cause for fear as far as her caution as a minor is concerned.\n\n"A caution is not a criminal conviction but it may be cited in court as part of the defendant's criminal record. This should be explained to the offender when the caution is administered. Information about cautions may also be given in criminal record certificates, but not criminal conviction certificates, issued under Part V of the Police Act 1997. Under section 112 of this Act, the Secretary of State must issue a criminal conviction certificate to any individual who applies for one and pays a prescribed fee. The certificate gives the details of the criminal convictions of the applicant, unless they are spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Cautions should not be included since the certificate is confined to convictions. Such a certificate is likely to be needed by people whose potential employers make it a condition of employment that the applicant proves that he has no criminal record. \n\nFor certain appointments, the Secretary of State must issue criminal record certificates under sections 113 or 114 or enhanced criminal record certificates under sections 115 or 116 of the Police Act 1997. Examples of people who may be required to produce such certificates are those whose duties involve regular contact with children, those who need to be checked in the interests of national security, people involved in the administration of the law, people in the medical professions, people seeking appointments under the Crown and senior managers in banking and financial services. A certificate issued under section 113 may include convictions that are spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and cautions. Certificates issued under sections 114-116 may in addition contain information held on police records that does not relate to convictions or cautions at all, for example acquittals, decisions not to prosecute, continuing police operations, and known associates of the applicant. \n\nThere is no provision in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 for a caution to be treated as spent. Thus a caution may remain in force after a conviction for an equivalent or more serious offence has become spent. The Government has recently issued a consultation paper proposing that the law should be changed so that a caution becomes spent immediately with the result that there should be no rehabilitation period for the purposes of the Act. We support this. It would mean that the recipients of a caution need not refer to it when asked, for example by a prospective employer, whether they have a criminal or police record. The caution could still, however, be cited in court during any criminal proceedings."