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Should I answer yes or no on this background check question

Asked on Feb 17th, 2016 on Employment Contracts - New Jersey
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I just got offered a new position as an insurance agent and already started school. A recruiter that matched me to the position is now trying to get me to sign a background check for my state license with the question - exact language - "have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, had a judgement withheld or differed or are you currently charged with committing a misdemeanor, which has not been previously reported to this insurance department" I was never convicted of anything but in college there was an incident where a roommate got in trouble and I was dropped of all charges....this questions says was I convicted and I had already disclosed this information to the recruiter along with the dismissal paper....... She is saying I should answer yes...... but should I? since I was never convicted? the language is tricky....but I don't want to sign something saying I was convicted of anything cause that is not true.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Toms River, NJ at Edward J. Dimon
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To properly answer your question, we should review both the charging/dismissal documents and the employment questionnaire. We can do this quickly and inexpensively. You can email the documents. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
Answered on Feb 20th, 2016 at 6:10 AM

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