I got a shoplifting ticket, but wasn't convicted, will it show in a background check?
Find answers to your legal question.
I got a shoplifting ticket, but wasn't convicted, will it show in a background check?
|
A little over a year ago i shoplifted about $100 worth of clothes from macy's, and got caught.
I am in no way saying that what i did was right or justified, and i have certainly learned my lesson, but now i am sixteen years old and am applying for jobs.
I was not "convicted" and plead guilty, paying my fines and completing my community service withing the time allowed. I havent been in trouble with the law since when and i wouldn't dream of trying to steal from any stores again; it simply isn't worth it.
I understand that what i did was very wrong and of course if i could go back and change it, i would. So please, don't lecture me about learning my lesson or realizing the consequences, because I think about it and lecture myself on a daily basis.
Sooo...long story short, my question is:
being that i wasn't actually convicted of the crime and it was only a misdemeanor offense, and the probation officer said something about the files being "burned, shredded, buried, whatever..." (yes, she did actually say that,) does that actually mean that it wont show up in a background check?
(i believe they did say it was off my record but now im just freaking myself out, could this charge still come up on my background check, especially since it was so recent?)
(and i want to do something in retail...)
Additional Details
yess...but you see, i pleaded guilty to having shoplifting so that it wouldn't be taken to court. and supposedly i therefore wasn't actually convicted.
this is why it's confusing to me.
|
 
|
Cody
|
Heres how it works, pleaing guilty is accepting responsibility for a crime you have committed, you are stating that you are responsible for the committed crime, when you are convicted of a crime you have been deamed responsible for a crime by other means, in a sense pleaing guilty and being convicted yield the same results (for misdemeanors anyway). Your probation officer must be mistaken because all criminal activity is permanently recorded, in case it is needed for future refrence. I have personal access to criminal databases with my job and sometimes violations come up from as far as fifteen years ago. However crimes can be "removed" from your record in a sense that a limited amount of authorities will have acess to the information. They do this so civilians cant just look up someones background and know everything about their past by request, but employers often will gain acess to these reports via various agencies with acess to criminal databases.
That being said and to answer your question, it is possible for them to see your criminal record with your shoplifting charge, however most non-professional jobs (like fast food, retail, resturaunts, etc...) just expect honesty in their application process and do not conduct such in-depth background checks. But if this store is serious enough, they most certainly CAN see that violation. |
|
That's Miss Cissoko to you!
 |
yep |
|
Queech
 |
Yes. A thorough background check like those done by law enforcement agencies and the federal government for security clearances will find it. Whatever you do, don't ever lie about it or your chances of being cleared for sensitive jobs are gone. All you can do is keep your record clean and be prepared to demonstrate in a few years what steps you have taken in your life to not have another infraction. Nobody is perfect and what you do from here on out is what will count in the long run. Be honest. |
|
Carl
|
HAHA you got caught!! |
|
dirtyinjersey
|
When you plead guilty and then have to see a probation officer and do community service, that mean you have been convicted. The PO only said that to you cause your parents were probably up his ***. Now since you are a juvi your records will be sealed when you become an adult. Also on most job apps it states have you ever been convicted of a crime. You can not say no. Good luck if your parents got dough ask to get a lawyer and have it expunged(SP?) from your record or removed. |
|
Beau R
|
The first problem is that when you plead "guilty", you admitted to the facts, and were fined and given probation, You were convicted. Since you were a juvenile, it should not appear on your record. Most states keep their juvenile records sealed, so you should be alright. |
|
Josey
|
It depends on how in depth the background check is. For most background checks it will not show up as juvenile arrests are not public record. However,it may show up as an arrest but no conviction on a comprehensive law enforcement background check. These are ussually done on people wanting to be a police officer or law enployee. My dad is a cop so that's where i got the info. hope it helps! |
|
sparkle
 |
I don't think so juvenile records are sealed i believe. But maybe thing are different nowadays. |
|
|
|
|
|
 How much jail time will you get if you cut someones eyes out? |
| wait, i know what your thinking, im a phyco, but no, its for a book im writing, its about some guy in west virginia who kidnapped this girl and cuts her eyes out, like the saw movies, im at the part ... |
|
 Someone i really hate just got arrested for statutory rape? |
| Someone i really hate just got arrested for statutory rape? I severely doubt there is any physical evidence, but he has a bad record of minor crimes (drugs and check fraud, bank fraud etc.) The girl ... |
|
 Is it illegal too...? |
| Is it illegal to camp in a small open field because this weekend most of my friends are going camping and i dont want to get myself into any trouble by doing so. There will be no alcohol or drugs ... |
|
 International code for crimes? |
| Is there any international code for crimes? I am going to compare two countries' crime level and I have data for crime. However, the codes I have non-US country seem to be different from the US. ... |
|
 Threatening calls: dangerous calls? |
| Someone keeps threatening calling me all the time during the nights. The phone # is "Unknown". I wouldn't say that I got scared, but it's very annoying already and It's hard ... |
|
| Will I probably have to go back to JDC..? |
I went to JDC for 3 days (Weekends) for violating probation. I violated it by not attending school regularly and not abiding by house rules.
If I start abiding by house rules but still N... |
|
 What is the average haul from the following crimes in the UK(please read below)? |
Bank robbery
Security van robbery
Post Office robbery
Bookmakers shop robbery
Building Society robbery.
And no,I'm not going to do one,it's just that I was ... |
|
| What is a Black Man that has a criminal record on stealing, assault or doing drugs suppose to do when he or? |
| she return home from prison or jail and cannot get a job. Are they force back into the system just to return to jail for the State to make money off of them. If No One will hire them, what else can ... |
|
 Is music piracy the most common crime in the world? |
| i just really want to know for some reason. so many people do it so i thought more people would do this than any other crime.... |
|
 Fines for first degree misdimeanor in ohio? |
| got caught stealing 2 quarts of motor oil. got a letter from the court and im going there next week. will i go to jail? does dressing up nicely in court influence the judges opinion? how much should ... |
|
 I just got a speeding ticket for allegedly going 40 mph over the speed limit in Georgia? |
I was clocked going 95 in a 55 mph zone in Georgia. Yes, that is really fast, but I would like to know what my options are.
I was not arrested at the time, however I'm worried about ... |
|
 I want to buy a .32 and I'm in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas area...? |
| What precisely do I need to do? Are there a lot of government forms to fill out? (I have never been arrested for anything, much less convicted of anything...I have no police record) And would Wal-... |
|
 Only New York attorneys and good law students answer? |
| I'm wondering if I screwed up on my New York Criminal Law exam. Here was the fact pattern. Man shoots his wife to death after allegedly, she had abused him for years. He claims that he ... |
|
 Police speeding all the time? |
How can i report this what can i do ? There going like 55 mph on a 40 mph for no reason and talking on a cell phone how can i report this ? i live in chicago
Additional Details
Because ... |
|
 If the same cop has arrested my 6 times out of the 21 times I have been arrested can I defend myself? |
Doe's this show a pattern of this cop picking on me and can I retaliate with force?
Additional Details
I'm 6'5 and 396lbs 2... |
|
 IN US...if you are homeless and no job,, and have filled out the form for financial assessment...how PUSHY is.? |
the p.o. usually about finding a job?
have met with one and she gave me a "financial assesment" form to fill out and bring in next week.
she told me that unless you ... |
|
|
No Spam
Adult 
Gambling
Unfinished
Deception
Plagiarism
Not English
