can i legally work for a dcfs facility with a misdemeanor on my background?
965906
You are fine.   You have not been convicted of a felony, so check "NO."   \n\nWho doesn't have a misdemeanor or two these days, thanks to our politicians "getting tough on crime"?    Good luck to you.
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
1025158
Doesn't sound like it was a misdemeanor. There are all sorts of minor violations which do not become part of any criminal / permanent / public records. If all you got was a ticket, then this is probably not something still on your record.
457379
Check the standards for your local law enforcement agencies where you intend to apply.  The charge sounds like a reduced charge with plea of guilty.  Law enforcement agencies normally consider your actual conduct during the crime and not the court resolution since they are evaluating you on your character and fitness to be a police officer and carry a firearm.  If the charge was in the  last 7 to 10 years or involved dishonesty or perjury chances are you will not be hired.  A police officer is expected to spend much time testifying under oath, and obviously if they can show you lied under oath in the past, your ability to be a law enforcement officer is impeached.  Sorry but most other public jobs are available providing no felony or misuse of funds.
996260
look up the corrections site for your state, it usually has records of current criminals for free. Michigan does, but I noticed colorado doesn't so It will depend on your state.
220365
Yes.  But be sure you are not interested in any position that involves security clearance.  If you get married to a felon, it could limit your ability to move up the ranks since it might affect your ability to get approval to do some military tasks.
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".
409664
Slim to none. The Bureau of Indian Gaming Affairs sets very strict limitations on casinos for their hiring processes. Unless you are a tribal member, your chances are slim to none with a misdemeanor of any type on your record.
850050
In Indiana, we were told that they can go back and look at your entire criminal history including juvenile offenses.  We were told that we should list all offenses for which we were arrested even if we have had those offenses expunged.\n\nNot every offense will disqualify a person from becoming a probation officer.  Serious offenses will, of course, but minor offenses will not.  At orientation, they did state that if you had a conviction but did not tell them and they found out through the background search, you would lose your position.
707433
No do not tell them that those are like the parking tickets of crime. Those aren't reported the same way I used to work in the court just leave it out. Plus it can cost up to $200.00 bucks to background check someone not every company is going to want to spend that kind of money for every applicant. Unless its a corporate job. But to the point petty offenses don't show up.
1007843
there usually is a website for all correction centers listed under the name of state. You may also have some luck with monster.com and employer web sites similar to it.  Good luck
913542
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
417729
No. Most law enforcement agencies won't even accept misdemeanor's on an applicants record.
618124
It depends on how long ago it was.  Alot of applications say 'in the last 7 years, or 5 years, or 10 years.'  If it's been longer than the length expressed, he can say no and they can't do anything if they find out later.  If it's an open ended time frame, then unfortunately, he has to say yes.  Better to be honest and take a chance, than to lie, get the job and get fired later because they end up finding out.  Employers are very particular when you lie on the applicaiton.  \nSome companies will ignore the charges even if they have been recent depending on how the charges relate to the job  he's applying for.  For instance, if he's been convicted of burgulary, he's going to have a hard time finding a job working in customer's homes.  I used to work in HR and I've witnessed people do get hired with a record.  \nPraying helps!  Good luck to your stepson.
429679
Call them from a pay phone.  The courthouse or police station/sheriff's office will advise you.  Also, if it's a misdemeanor, turn yourself in and get it over with.  Believe me, it's not worth looking over your shoulder for for so long.  Eventually they'll catch you anyways and then it'll be worse.
451414
You're asking a complex question\n\nObstruction, as in Martha Stewart interfering with an investigation?\n\nLying to an officer, as in making a statement after waiving Miranda Rights, signing a Crime Report?\n\nOfficers from your State jurisdiction, or officers from Federal jurisdiction?\n\nThe truth coming out, as in being prosecuted?  Yes, whether or not you are found guilty...A prosecution by, say, a DA will appear on your record and not subject to expungement\n\nA good job, as in for Dept of Defense? not if you need a security clearance\n\nA good job, as in confiction of a felony?  quite likely a company still asks these questions about whether you've had conviction of a felony\n\nA good job, as in a misdemeanor? don't volunteer information unless it is required on the job application
829127
Look for your local Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program.  They assist people in going back to work regardless of their income level or felony background (although they do want you to disclose it).\n\nYou can also contact the county welfare office.  There are people who are getting food stamps/cash assistance and are required to work in exchange for those services.  Someone in the welfare office assigns them to WEP.  That WEP Case Worker will be able to tell you where people can get jobs if they have felonies.  Your local prison will also tell you.  They usually have a back to work program and can tell you where they place their guys.  Good luck!