QUESTION
Can I still go to college and get a job if I have a misdemeanor?
Asked on Jul 26th, 2013 on Litigation - Nebraska
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I'm 16 years old, and I had shoplifted at a mall. I think it was over $115 of items and the police want to charge me as a misdemeanor. I want to go to college and get my dream job. I am a good person with respect this shoplifting I did will be the last. I know I can redeem myself as a person and never take again. This is my first attempt and I admitted to stealing. I didn't even get a warning.
3 ANSWERS
Michael J. Breczinski
You have to go to court, plead NOT guilty and get a lawyer. That person may be able to work out a deal where you end up with no criminal record. This is huge. A criminal record is FOREVER! What employer wants to hire a thief.
Answered on Jul 31st, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Having a misdemeanor on your record will show-up when a background check is done for school loans, apartment rental, applying for a job, etc. You can expunge your record after you have completed all of the terms of your sentence.
Answered on Jul 30th, 2013 at 1:08 AM
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There are plenty of people who did something wrong in their younger years and have great jobs and educations now. You need to look into a diversion program, where you will repay any losses to the people from whom you stole and do community service as well as keep out of trouble for a set period of time. Generally if you complete the requirements of diversion, the charge will be dismissed and not on your record. You can only do diversion one time for a similar type of offense though, so it is vital that you not engage in any further theft behavior.
Answered on Jul 29th, 2013 at 10:02 PM