will a criminal record hurt my chance for employment?
445918
It may not always be legal for an employer to not hire someone based on their crimial history (it must have a direct impact on the type of work you would be doing). For example, I cannot hire someone who is on a sex offender list because we work with children. But in reality, an employer will make a decision based on his/her personal beliefs about who they think you are based on what you tell them/what they know about your history. A decision not to hire can always be justified later on regardless of the real reasons -- "he didn't answer the interview questions well" "the other applicant displayed better qualifications and abilities". Like it or not, that's the way it goes. \n\nYour best bet, in my opinion, is to be up-front and honest about your past. It may cost you a job or two, but at least when you are hired, you'll know that A) you are working with someone willing to give second chances and B) your past will not come to light after your hired and get you fired, C) your new employer believes you can do the job despite whatever is in your past.
1166283
You can contact the court, file papers, go before a judge, and request this.  \nDepending on the arrest type, length of time since sentencing, the positive changes you have made in your life, and how the record is affecting your future capabilities, you just might get it removed.
726392
Yes. Under the enhanced disclousure procedures any potential employer will get a police record search which will show any convictions, charges, cautions or suspisions. It would then be up to an employer if they wished to employ you. They are likely to ask the nature of the offecece, when it was and the background. Given it is a serious crime of violence they are likely to ask you about this before offering any employment as they have to be sure you are able and fit to work with children
457400
No, but you do have to be born in the U.S.. I'm not sure about having a previous criminal record, perhaps someone can chime in and advise.
765753
Unless it was a formal caution it won't show. An enhanced check will show cautions and for some jobs the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply and spent convictions and cautions would show no matter how long ago.
280215
Unless it was expunged from your record then yes they can, especially if it relates to the type of work.  A traffic mis. though generally can't, but if it relates to the work you'll be doing then yes they can hold it against you.  In your case the automotive industry directly relates to this, and thus it could be used against you.  It could also be held against you if you were appling for a driver job with a pizza joint.
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
156846
Call the employer and try to clear the issue up by confessing. \nHonesty really is the best policy, really!  I have been in exactly the same spot and being honest and up-front got me thru and I got the job(s).  If I didn't get the job being honest or not would not have mattered cause the emplyers rules were THE rules. Any crime recorded on the national data base called the NCIC which includes misdemenor of felony will be there forever, unless expundged and even then I would run a record check on myself. also there are FBI fingerprint records which  if checked  can have the reason for being finger printed-like arrest.  I have been fingerprinted many time for security checks involved with my work.  The difference F vs M in your friends case was due to the states statues on how much money was involved, not how much was lost, assuming she made restitution.  A suggestion would be to consult with an attorney in the state of residence to see how that states' system works.
894224
You won't go to jail.  Most likely they will sentence you with a fine and community service.  If you are a minor, your record will be sealed.  If not, it will look bad in a background check, but shoplifting is not a huge crime, so if that is all that is on your record, you can probably still find a good job.\n\nWould've been less costly to just pay for it, huh?
1159215
They will check.  See, just because someone has a "record" it does not necessarily mean that they will not get a particular job.  So if someone got a D and D or a DUI, it will not make that much difference.  \n\nThe problem now is that they caught her lying.  I've seen situations where someone was fired simply because he did not list that he had a criminal record.  What was ironic was that his record (Drunk and Disorderly) would not have stopped him from being hired.  Because he lied, he was fired, regardless of how good an employee he was.
109461
It depends on the state but most in most states you can NOT work in the school system if you have a felony on your record.\nThis is why they do a background check.
482383
Of course it is still on your criminal record so it will follow you for life.  But on applications or anything like that don't leave it off when it asks if you've been convicted of a crime.  If you don't put it on there and a company hires you they can fire you if they find out.  Just be honest and if they ask, explain the situation.
951930
i  dont know...they usually ask on the application bout ur criminal past.....they might not hire em bcuz of that
642444
i doubt 1 DUI from that long ago will prevent you from getting the job. employers look for patterns and if that is your only one then you are probably safe. my ex bf got his engeneers lisense and a job with about 5 convictions showing for theft and all kinds of stuff. then again he can sell an ice box to an eskimo, so that may have helped in his favor. however if you have an engeneers certification then any future DUI's can get it revoked and you'll be up s*** creek. so quit drinking and driving.\n\nbtw you should be able to go down to the DMV or state police and have them run a check to see if it is showing on your current lisense. they'll probably charge you about $10, but at least you'll know either way.
384514
I know that wasnt' funny but the ist answer was hilarious!\nActually, have you already hashed this out in court?  Have  you already been found guilty (via trial or plea)?  If you answered, yes, to that question, the answer to your question is, NO!  You cannot get your record expunged unless you were a juvenile and accepted a deal to plead nolo contendre and do some community service and not get into any more trouble.  \nIf you did this as an adult, you will always have this on your record...\nOne good thing:  when applying for a job, check that the criminal record thing is regarding felonies.. at least you don't have a felony record... \nor, do you?
562299
Not having a record, I can only guess. If I did have a record, I would try to get rid of it. Having to explain something I did once every single tine I applied for a job would be embarrassing. Its nice to not have a record that needs expunging.
25224
It is illegal for someone to not hire a person for previous criminal record...But what they usually do is give you some other excuse to try to not hire you...Next time tell your friend to be upfront with it first and they will know if they are going to get the job or not.