QUESTION
What should I do if I have to report a conviction when I was underaged?
Asked on Jun 19th, 2012 on Labor and Employment - Florida
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i was arrested for underage consumption petty theft and contributing to a minor or something. so that is still on my record? i cant afford a lawyer and i dont even live in that state (AZ) . when i apply for a job and they ask me if i have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor what should i do?
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Being arrested is not the same as pleading to a charge. You do not have to report arrests and they will not ask you that.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Tell the truth. You can be fired for lying if they catch you later and technically, an employer should not use a prior conviction to bar you from employment unless it pertains to the job you are doing, e.g., a theft conviction could prevent a cashier from being hired.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2012 at 1:40 PM