will a criminal record affect the chances of getting employment?
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look for something in extortion, loan sharking, putting whores to work
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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 were convicted of a VIOLENT crime, then No.  But if you are on parole for a NON Violent crime, then maybe.  You just need to go to a recruiter and ask.
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Most criminal history checks reveal every ARREST - not just convictions.  Even if you are arrested for murder and then acquitted, or released because the police realized that you were the wrong person  - that arrest will ALWAYS be on your record.  So your record will reflect any and all arrests, whether misdemeanor or felony.  In most states, you can apply for a copy of your Automated Criminal History at your local law enforcement agency.  There is a fee and you must supply photo ID, but it's a good way to check to see what exactly is on your record.  Should you find any discrepancies, you can petition for their removal, and the local police department should be able to steer you in the right direction.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Some colleges ask on your application if you have a felony, ignore that. You were not 21. I work with organizations that are trying to stop the discrimination that is preventing people with CORI to move forward with their lives. As far as a career, your robbery will depend on the circumstances, you will need to work on your community service and do well in school to show an employer that you are worth hiring. I am going to give you a website to contact to assist you and others facing the same challenges. Go to school and pursue your dreams. Your past is just that your past it is not the person you are today. Good Luck
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It may not always be legal for an employer to not hire someone based on their crimial history (it must have a direct impact on the type of work you would be doing). For example, I cannot hire someone who is on a sex offender list because we work with children. But in reality, an employer will make a decision based on his/her personal beliefs about who they think you are based on what you tell them/what they know about your history. A decision not to hire can always be justified later on regardless of the real reasons -- "he didn't answer the interview questions well" "the other applicant displayed better qualifications and abilities". Like it or not, that's the way it goes. \n\nYour best bet, in my opinion, is to be up-front and honest about your past. It may cost you a job or two, but at least when you are hired, you'll know that A) you are working with someone willing to give second chances and B) your past will not come to light after your hired and get you fired, C) your new employer believes you can do the job despite whatever is in your past.
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It does stands on your record, but you would have to explain to a prospective employee why you went to jail.\n\nCertainly, for some, you went to jail to protest the logging of an old growth forest bodes well in some eyes, badly in others.
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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.
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Yes, you can.  Having a criminal record is not going to keep you from taking the bar exam.  \n\nGood luck, and I wish you the best!
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It's not that jobs require background checks, it's just that they will do them for there own protection. I am a convicted felon and am still trying to work through it, we have all made mistakes, some bigger then others.\n\nHere is what you can do, do not fill out applications, bypass the application process (assuming that you will have to check yes in the box at the bottom, you know what I mean)by sending in resumes instead. When you get a call back from the resume you sent in setup an interview. In the interview process the will have you sign a consent of background check, at this time say "there is something you have a right to know, x months/years ago I was convicted of x at the time I was x, since then I have learned from my mistakes etc...."\n\nDepending on when you were released and your family status, you may be eligible for a few programs state and federally funded, go to your local unemployment office and inform them that you have x conviction and you need help getting a job, hopefully they will redirect you to a program that assists reformed offenders to get a job.
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A felon can get any job he or she is qualified for as long as you disclose the fact that you are a felon on your application.  You have to be upfront about it. Hiding it will get your application tossed in the trash.  State reasons why you would be an asset to that company.  Remember to state how you are not that person anymore, and you have been rehabilitated and won't be getting into any more trouble - and then stick to it! \n\nIt is against the law to not hire someone based solely on the fact that they are a felon, but of course it happens anyway. If you get the interview after they read on your app that you are a felon, you have a fair employer and a good shot at the job.  Be honest though so as not to waste your time with a potential employer who would not hire you.  If you get the interview and you're qualified for the job and present yourself in a professional manner you have just as much chance at any job as anyone. \n\ngood luck
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Of course they use them against you. that's not to say that you cannot get a job if you have any convictions but better believe that a LOT of companies will hold them against you and will not hire you because of them, they just won't tell you that's the reason, because they don't want to be sued.
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That information MAY show up on a background check....and therefore affect employment or housing applications.\n\nEven though they word the question differently - if it is legal to ask about arrests it is also logical to be able to ask about anything that comes after an arrest in the legal process. So, in many places - it is legal for them to ask this.\n\nIt all depends on where you are applying for work (not always the same as the state you live in). There are only 10 states that do not allow employers to ask about arrests. \n\nIn 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. I am not saying I think this is RIGHT but it is what the LAW says. Until enough people make enough noise it will continue to be the law.\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.
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Your criminal convictions are a matter of public record and usually can be obtained at your states bureau of criminal apprehension.  There are also websites which provide an accurate accounting of criminal history. I've provided a link for one I have used in the past. Hope this helps you.