i was hauled up on a false shoplifting charge ten years back;  Will this affect job search?
473515
If you were acquitted, there will be no record so it will not affect your job search. You need not even list it on an application. That being said, I have seen many potential employees with similar questions and found over the years that "thrown out of court" can mean numerous other outcomes besides acquittal. If you received a STET docket or PBJ, those are different than innocence. The charges exist and essentially the state and yourself agree that the state has enough evidence to convict you but the elect to not try the case. If this was the real outcome it could certainly have a negative impact on your job search unless it was expunged.
929949
Well not fraud, but I have been "negotiating" with the IRS for a long time and I do know a few things. First, like anything potentially criminal, always have somebody else speak for you. For any type of fraud they have to prove you KNEW you were intentionally misleading them. This can be very difficult. BUT they way they will get you is if you change your story from one interview to the next. SO, if you are not sure it is best to just say you do not recall rather than try to force a memory. Or the files were not kept, or were lost. I am not saying go and lose things, that is just more trouble. But I am saying if you are not 100% sure what was in there and why, then just say I do not recall for sure. If you try to recreate memories of things you'll change answers even slightly from time to time and you will appear guilty. Good luck. Tell the truth if you remember it, but don't try to force anything.
1023277
I know being in michigan that an employer can tell other places of business that yes, you did work at that company and the dates worked there.  They CANNOT state whether you have been fired or quit.  They CANNOT state how you worked at that place of business or they CANNOT say what type of person you are or if you have any jail time.  Seek legal cousel if you think you had an unjustice.  They may be able to steer you in the right direction.
600290
I have been arrested 3 times. I was a bad teenager. 2 of the arrests were for shoplifting. The first shoplifting I tried to steal a can of formula for my baby. I had no money and had just moved to that state and knew no one. When I was sitting in the back of Wal-Mart waiting for the cop to come and get me the Wal-Mart people gave me a bunch of baby clothes, diapers, wipes and formula for my son. Then they sent me off to jail. I spent 18 hours there. Right when I got out of there I was about to call someone to give me a ride, when some cops walked up to me and arrested me. They realized I had a speeding ticket that I had never paid from 3 years earlier. They took me to a different jail, which was worse than the first one. I was there for 6 days because I had an out of state drivers license and they didn't want to let me get out on bond for fear of me going back to that state and not paying. So I had to stay in jail til the court date. My third time was shoplifting once again, but that time it was just for the thrill of it. It was hair dye.LOL The cop handcuffed me and took me to jail. Got my statement and info and fingerprints and pic. He asked me if I had ever shoplifted before and I said no. He believed me and obviously couldn't find my previous record of it, so he just let me go home without doin time. I learned my lesson anyway though. That was the last time I ever stole anything.
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so i take it u were arrested for this?  okay, a $10 item is like theft in the 3rd degree.  it's like petty theft.  nothing warranting a big to do.  if the store is pressing charges, then yeah, u will have to do the whole court thing.  get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY.  Request a court appointed one if u can't afford it.  Plead NOT GUILTY during ur first court appearance (arraignment).  The burden is on the state to prove its case.  Don't hand it over on a silver platter.  Things can happen by the time u r  scheduled to go to trial.  Charges could be dismissed due to lack of evidence, etc.  Ok, if things don't go ur way, and u eventually agree to a plea deal, u will NOT get jail time for a $10 theft.  the justice dept has much bigger fish to fry (like rapists, child molesters, etc.) than to imprison u for your petty theft.  U will just have to pay restitution (in other words, pay the store $10 for its loss) and court fees.  U will be put on probation and likely have to do a few community service hours.  If u r lucky, u will be able to swing a "deferred sentence" whereby u will NOT have this on your record if u "keep your nose clean" from problems for a designated amt of time.
138387
depending usually your criminal record from childhood is wiped clean from your record you gotta check with your state to see if you have any charges on you check out crimetime.com you can usually do a backround check on there
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoplifting#United_Kingdom
535742
On applications I've seen, it usually asks about the previous 5, 7, or maybe 10 years.  If it asks if you have "ever" been convicted of a crime then you should answer honestly--or maybe just consider applying only at jobs that don't look back that far.\n\nAt the bottom of the application near the signature portion, it usually mentions that lying is perjury...another felony.\n\nIf the issue does come up at an interview, then be frank, be remorseful (hopefully that's authentic), and try to move past the question quickly.  The longer you dwell on the answer to try to soften it up, the more opportunity there is to slip up and give a worse impression about it.
380294
I know from reviewing people's criminal records as part of my job...sometimes you get the charge and the conviction, because often what the person was charged with is different than what they were convicted of.  So, it is possible that the charge will show up on your criminal records with "pending" as the disposition or something like that.  It is also possible that because the charge is recent, it hasn't "caught up" with you yet, so you might get lucky.  Your best bet is to notify your employer that the charge might show up just so that you look like you are trying to be honest.
345384
Absolutely it can.  Many places now ask on applications whether or not you've been convicted of a felony.  There are laws against discrimination, but companies can find lots of excuses of why they didn't hire you.\n\nThat said, not all companies discrimate and you can still find a fabulous job.  I would be open and upfront about my past if the company asked about it on the application because if they hire you and find out later that you lied on the application, it could cost you your job.
881460
A friend of mine was arrested at 27 for shoplifting. She was put on probation and fined the amount of the lose that the store took. She is a career shoplifter, which is why I will not hang out with her anymore.\n\nYou or the person that was caught can look forward to a long legal road. Yes you need a lawyer and yes you will be made very uncomfortable in court. \n\nI hope this helps!
398138
As a former employer I believe it is.\n\nReferences are intended to be truthful accounts of an individual's actions and suitability for a job and the system breaks down if a former employer fails to report to another potential employer as accurately as possible.\n\nMost employers (and the law) regard false applications as a serious matter (hardly surprising, considering that they base their decisions on them) and, whatever the person's record on the job, simply having obtained that job by \nmaking a false application is usually treated as gross misconduct, justifying instant dismissal; an attitude upheld by at least two industrial tribunals to my certain knowledge.\n\nIt might not seem fair to you or your acquaintance, but it is legal.
604236
I've been to jail, but it was for a job interview.
292661
NOT ONLY CAN YOU HAVE A BENCH WARRANT ARREST TO DEAL WITH, BUT MY HUSBAND HAD A BAD CHECK FINE THAT WAS PAID OFF 8 YEARS AGO AND WAS TURNED DOWN FROM A JOB WITH INTEL BECAUSE OF IT.  YOUR RECORD CAN HAUNT YOU LONG AFTER YOU THINK YOU HAVE DEALT WITH IT.  THE UNFORTUNATE RESULT OF WAITING TIL NOW TO PAY IT OFF IS THAT, ON YOUR RECORD IT WILL SHOW THE CRIMINAL DATE 10YRS AGO AND IT WILL SHOW THE PAID OFF DATE, NOW, BUT SINCE IT IS BEING RECORDED AS PAID NOW, FOR THE NEXT TEN YEARS THIS IS WILL CONTINUE TO SHOW---EVEN THOUGH IT  HAPPENED 20 YRS AGO.  TAKE CARE OF IT, AND WISH FOR JUSTICE SYSTEM GLINCHES.
1007874
NO... you need to get into court before 10 years past... I had something similar happen to me and I didn't tell anyone tell almost 15 years after it happened... I went to a lawyer and he said that it would  have been recent... like in the past 10 years... so do it before it is too late!!!!!!!
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I know that wasnt' funny but the ist answer was hilarious!\nActually, have you already hashed this out in court?  Have  you already been found guilty (via trial or plea)?  If you answered, yes, to that question, the answer to your question is, NO!  You cannot get your record expunged unless you were a juvenile and accepted a deal to plead nolo contendre and do some community service and not get into any more trouble.  \nIf you did this as an adult, you will always have this on your record...\nOne good thing:  when applying for a job, check that the criminal record thing is regarding felonies.. at least you don't have a felony record... \nor, do you?
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It's possible, but unlikely.\n\nAnything you did for less than 3 months you should ignore unless it has direct (positive) application to your future position.\n\nAssuming you weren't fired for for a criminal act for which you were charged.\n\nIt is perfectly acceptable to say "that job wasn't for me" and let it go at that.\n\nMost employers understand and many have been there themselves. But, it's up to you. Don't tell blatant lies, but don't offer anything negative unless you are asked.\n\nGenerally, anything you do for 3 months or less is considered irrelevant unless it directly relates to the position you are applying for, or involves criminal misconduct.