QUESTION
Will me being bonded show up when applying for work?
Asked on Nov 23rd, 2012 on Criminal Law - California
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Despite of my misdemeanor conviction and also fingerprinted in May 1991, I have been working for banks at the call center and as a teller at banks, is it because it’s been more than 7 years? Because I stopped working and applied to work at a bank as a personnel banker and on the application, it indicated that I have to be bonded I never had a problem before do you think that it will show up?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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It could, depending on how in-depth the background check is. The fact that you have been out of trouble for more than 20 years and your previous employment history, should work for you. You also might want to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation and ask about the possibility of having your misdemeanor charges expunged.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2012 at 6:46 AM
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Law Offices of Donald G. Sowers
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Seven years since a conviction does not magically erase someone's criminal record. If you wish to have your record expunged, then you must petition the court where you were convicted. This is called a 1203.4 Penal Code petition. There is a Superior Court form that is available to petition the court. Or consider hiring an attorney to help you complete the process. And the seven years that you spoke of may be the old statute for DUI's which was 7 years to be used as a prior conviction. Finally, one way to know for sure if your prior conviction will show up on a criminal record is to send for a copy of your record through the California Department of Justice. Good luck!
Answered on Nov 27th, 2012 at 7:38 AM