Part 2: Having a jail record (for minor offense) does it affect the chances of you finding a good job?
462438
Well if you request a copy of the record from the company that did the background report,you will find that it contains the F.B.I header in it somewhere.You will also find at the top of the page "It is illegal for a company to deny you employment because of any information contained in this report"(However it doesn't apply to certain Government jobs)So ,therefore the report which is comes from a"government" agengy but,is collected by an independant firm says that if you are denied employment you can sue.
841784
It shouldn't.  I had a brother that has been in and out of jail so when i joined i had a few questions myself.  There is a great forum at www.honorfirst.com that will answer pretty much any question that you have.  As long as he's honest about it it shouldn't be a big deal.
535259
If you live in the USA, expungement only means that details of your incident cannot be reported.  Your name can still be punched in, say online and it will show your name and if it was a felony or not.  That is all.\n\nDo not report it because your chances of being found out are much less than the chances of you not getting the job because you did.  Just don't go exposing yourself to anyone at work or you might tip them off to check!  LOL!
359412
You will get a background check when you have the job.  The misdemeanors are a very negative part of your background.  They are usually looking for major convictions.  If you were at a young age the time period may be considered
750659
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.
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
156846
Call the employer and try to clear the issue up by confessing. \nHonesty really is the best policy, really!  I have been in exactly the same spot and being honest and up-front got me thru and I got the job(s).  If I didn't get the job being honest or not would not have mattered cause the emplyers rules were THE rules. Any crime recorded on the national data base called the NCIC which includes misdemenor of felony will be there forever, unless expundged and even then I would run a record check on myself. also there are FBI fingerprint records which  if checked  can have the reason for being finger printed-like arrest.  I have been fingerprinted many time for security checks involved with my work.  The difference F vs M in your friends case was due to the states statues on how much money was involved, not how much was lost, assuming she made restitution.  A suggestion would be to consult with an attorney in the state of residence to see how that states' system works.
1052600
Everybody makes mistakes and some pay for it by going to prison.  It makes me sick to think that the private sector will not make the effort necessary to try hard to match a job to someone who has  been in prison.  It would appear that this will follow you unless you are one of the lucky ones and find a decent company out there that can assist you.  Right now, there are thousands of people with poor credit records that cannot even get a job because they are deemed irresponsible, etc. and this simply is not the case.  Most had a run of bad luck financially and they too, like you, will continue to pay the price.  But please don't try to ask the government for help as they can't even help themselves right now.  You should be gaged on your work knowledge and talents and also what the offense was that you served time for and in that event, work towards finding an employer that can accept it.  I personally would like to start a program myself to help individuals like yourself, if deserving, and I am sure you are.  Good luck as you may have a family to support and want to go on with your life.
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.
366332
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.
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".
694663
A criminal record does not mean they have been to prison necessarily. It may not be there. Do a Google search on the name first, if no results hang out at your local donut shop and ask a nice policeman to check for you. Most will on the side if the answer is a yes or no that you are looking for. If you want written details then you need to do it legally.
33546
No, because the rules for collecting unemployment reqire that the claimant be available to work and actively seeking work. An inmate is not available to work and certainly can't go on job interviews.
331208
Surely it depends on the nature of the crime committed.  All employers have a right to know if you have a criminal record, and I think it is perfectly acceptable not to hire someone for that reason.\n\nUnfortunately if you have been convicted of a crime, you have to face the consequences and take whatever work you can find.  If you manage to remain in employment for a decent amount of time, work hard, get good references, then you can perhaps apply for something else.  You need to start at the bottom and work your way up.
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. :)
605187
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
89539
Not so sure Max knows what he's talking about.\n\nCertain prior convictions can be "used against" a witness in a criminal trial.  Generally, they would be brought up if they tend to discredit the witness.  \n\nA conviction for being a minor in possession of alcohol is probably not going to be all that relevant if the witness is talking about what he/she saw during a burglary, for example.  I'm also not so sure that misdemeanor convictions are brought up anyway (but they might be...just don't remember).\n\nPersons convicted of felonies are almost certainly going to have that thrown in their face, no matter what the crime was.  \n\nThis is just from my experience, I'm not a lawyer and it's entirely possible I'm screwed up here on one or more of my facts, but I think I've got them straight.