QUESTION
Do I still have the ability to hold public office or receive a government job?
Asked on Mar 31st, 2016 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
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This is about a first-time offense. After a marijuana and paraphernalia posession, and obstruction charge (hiding paraphernalia) is reduced to a misdemeanor and expunged, would I still be able to receive a government job? The types of jobs I am specifically interested in are civil service jobs such as governor, mayor, senator, or working for the FDA. I know the government can access expunged files when performing a criminal background check and I am worried that this record would be held against me.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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Edward J. Dimon
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You are eligible for employment and the need to disclose is based upon the nature of the job. We work closely with people who want to be police officers or enter the military. We explain the charge and the expungement. Ed Dimon
Answered on Mar 31st, 2016 at 5:49 PM