is it illigal to be discrimanated against because of a misdeameanor on you record ?
90866
If you have an arrest record, and becuase it is public information, no it is not discriminatory.\n\nWith that said, because it was a misdemeanor, you should try and have your record expunged.
345384
Absolutely it can.  Many places now ask on applications whether or not you've been convicted of a felony.  There are laws against discrimination, but companies can find lots of excuses of why they didn't hire you.\n\nThat said, not all companies discrimate and you can still find a fabulous job.  I would be open and upfront about my past if the company asked about it on the application because if they hire you and find out later that you lied on the application, it could cost you your job.
91102
The leveling scheme of misdemeanors and felonies varies widely by state, but it would likely be the most serious kind of misdemeanor. What passing a bad check would get you also depends widely by state.
425929
I think it depends on what kind of record it is.  First of all if you have a record for stealing, awning money, and maybe embezzlement then differently there would be a problem
368673
If you have paid the fine, you can send a letter to the judge to "motion" that the misdemeanor record be sealed.  It will be up to the judge to decide if that is appropriate in your case.  I would also send letters of support from friends, family and employers on your character and that you have not violated the law since then.
1131196
Most criminal history checks reveal every ARREST - not just convictions.  Even if you are arrested for murder and then acquitted, or released because the police realized that you were the wrong person  - that arrest will ALWAYS be on your record.  So your record will reflect any and all arrests, whether misdemeanor or felony.  In most states, you can apply for a copy of your Automated Criminal History at your local law enforcement agency.  There is a fee and you must supply photo ID, but it's a good way to check to see what exactly is on your record.  Should you find any discrepancies, you can petition for their removal, and the local police department should be able to steer you in the right direction.
38868
First check that it is indeed a blemish on your record. Usually if your 18 or 19 it's a 50/50 chance of it remaining on your record. \n\nIf your certain that this is on your criminal record, try to have the case reopened and have a judge expunged this from your record. (tell him/her your potential endeavor with the military)\n\nTalk with a recruiter, and let them know about this "past instance". The military actually has waivers to overlook some offenses, even felonies.\n\n\nhope that helps.
317722
You could still be hired.  Be very carefull when asked about your criminal and citation record to disclose it all when asked or filling out the application.  Manytimes they are looking for lies on the application or during the interview and do not consider past criminal and citation records if disclosed.  If not disclosed they would consider you lying.
338645
well, probably not.  While criminal history may be a protected class under certain aspects of EEOC, if you've already determined that you aren't included in the protections, then you are probably out of luck.
367334
Sorry but it is not against the law. Did you sign any paper that made it legal i.e. an i.o.u.? If you did and have chosen not to work things out with the person you owe money then they have a right to either take you to small claims court or hire a collection agency to recover their money. In either case, it would get reported to the credit bureaus. Think about it this way, if the person hadn't done that and the background check had passed then you would have never known that other people are illegally using your social security number. The person did you a favor in a weird sort of way.
800429
If you have a genuine reason for not filling it in then no.  Like say, if you were once involved in a hate crime or similar and you are in fear of your safety and don't want  to be found you could get away with it.
342745
you might as well explain ahead of time.  if they look up your record and see something was on there, even though it was pardoned, it will make you look dishonest.\n\nthis happened to me in court.  i was detained by the police, but never arrested and in court the "arrest record" appeared.  i could honestly say i was never arrested or charged with anything, but it made me look dishonest in court, even though i was not.  i forgot to tell my attorney about the incident as it was ten years ago and i wasn't charged.\n\njust best to come clean ahead of time.
248787
A felony is usually a crime that is punishable by a jail term and/or a fine.\nA misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by a fine and in some cases a short jail sentence may be applied.\nIn my opinion your accrued felony may have been a felony offense at the time of occurence; however, the offense level may have been modified due to a change in status of an offense.\nIn other words the crime that you were accused of at the time was considered a felony but it is no longer classified as a felony but as a misdemeanor.\nThis is only my personal opinion and I would appreciate it very much if when you find the true fact that you would find a way of posting it for us.  Jose
1103914
Yes you should worry! First of all, it WILL show up that way on a background check. Second of all you could lose the job for "nondisclosure" if you are hired for it. There is no way to clear the situation at all.
196845
If it was a felony then your done. If it was a misdemenor then you have a small chance, but usually they don't grant citizenship to criminals.
727426
Ignore that first post.  That person has no idea what they're talking about.\n\nThe bottom line is that it will depend on what the past "record" is all about.  If you've been convicted of a felony, you are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm.\n\nAnything else is negotiable, depending on the agency and the "record" you're talking about.
992656
Sure you can represent yourself if you know what to do.  Did you try asking the lawyer who represented you?  Two other possibilities: the Public Defender Service might give you the forms to use at no charge; or go online, and search for "Expungment of Court Records in (your state)" and see what you can find.