Background Check Info Needed 

Background Check Info Needed

I was conviced of a misdemeanor theft earlier this year. I didn't do
the crime involved. (Yeah. I know the jails are FULL of
"innocent" people. but I really am innocent.) Now I'm applying for a
job that will do a criminal background check. the
conviction will turn up.

My question is this: Should I just not continue the application
process. with hopes of getting the conviction overturned and applying
again at a later date. or should I come forward with the info and
discuss it with the potential employer?


1. You do NOT have to check the box. However. if you say NO you are
falsifying the application. That said. leave the boxes blank.

2. When the employer notices. tell them that you wanted to discuss it
with them in person. Be upfront and be honest.

3. Do NOT tell the employer that you were "convicted ... (but) didn't do
it." That sounds as though you're not willing to take responsibility
for your actions. Fact is you were convicted. Unless you appeal the
conviction and win.
not a felony. Most people don't give a shit.
unless you're in a position of responsibility.



Be upfront & tell the truth it will give you respect &
maybe a job because you told the truth. Lie.
Shelly Daniel
Able Process Service & Investigative Research
Registered & Bonded in California
Member of NAIS. Chamber Of Commerce.


Why not just get an attorney and have him or her file an expungment of your
record with the court? If your record is expunged then you can legally
answer NO to the conviction as if it never happened. and no convictions will
show up if your criminal record is run through the computers. If you are
applying for a law enforment type of employement then you would have to
answer truthfully about any convictions.




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