QUESTION
What is the most honest way to answer employment questions if I received an ACD (misdemeanor drug possession) in 14 years ago, age 25?
Asked on May 16th, 2014 on Criminal Law - New York
More details to this question:
The case was dismissed and sealed in 30 days after two days of community service. I am now being asked the following on an employment application: Have I ever received a diversionary disposition in a criminal case? Have I ever entered a plea agreement? Have I ever entered a plea of nolo contendare?
2 ANSWERS
You need to be honest and disclose but you can explain that this was many years ago!
Answered on May 19th, 2014 at 8:43 PM
John J. Carney
You can say no to those questions as it is a "nullity" and you are supposed to be placed back to the position that you were in before the arrest
Answered on May 19th, 2014 at 8:43 PM