QUESTION
If my daughter had a conviction of petty theft would I have to include this on her application?
Asked on Dec 21st, 2011 on Criminal Law - Maryland
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I am trying to get my daughter involved with the Sea Cadets. On their application, it asks: Have you ever been charged/convicted of a crime? My 12 year old daughter received a diversion for petty shoplifting. She had to do a class and I had to pay a civil demand. Would the answer to the question be yes or no?
1 ANSWER
Under Maryland law that would not count as a conviction because (1) she was a juvenile; and (2) it sounds like the case was diverted prior to adjudication. However, as the question reads, "have you ever been charged with a crime?" the answer would be yes. She can probably explain away the circumstance pretty easily considering her age at the time.
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2011 at 6:16 PM