QUESTION
If I have been charged with a drug charge but haven't been convicted (it will probably be a diversion), will this show up on my background check?
Asked on Apr 21st, 2014 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Federal Way, WA
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It depends upon the type of background search.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If the diversion ends up with no conviction on your record, then the answer is no.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 2:26 PM
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The rest is going to appear in your record, as will the fact that there was a court proceeding. All these things will show up on your record unless they are somehow sealed. I would suggest that you engage an attorney and to make sure that the damages caused by your foolishness are minimized in your future protected.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:25 AM
If you were arrested, the record of the arrest will show up on your criminal background check. If you end up with an SIS with probation, that will also appear on your criminal background check during the probation period. And if you get it amended to a lesser offense such as "Littering," that conviction will show up on your criminal background check.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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Only convictions should show up on a background check.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:23 AM
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Possibly. The arrest will at the least need to be expunged or sealed.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes, all charges will show up.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 at 11:22 AM