Comments on: Can I Get a Job with a Misdemeanor? http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/ Rebalance before it's too late Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: poopsie http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4291 poopsie Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:10:50 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4291 @Financial Samurai, According to my husband, who use to work for IRS, when a flat tax is imposed, then the Rich, who can afford to pay, and the Poor, who can't even afford to eat, all have to pay the same percentage and it hurts the Poor a lot. As it is, the poor are excused from paying, so they can eat and tend to their daily necessary needs. While the rich, a lot of times have so much money that another tax on their dollar doesn't hurt them. @Financial Samurai, According to my husband, who use to work for IRS, when a flat tax is imposed, then the Rich, who can afford to pay, and the Poor, who can’t even afford to eat, all have to pay the same percentage and it hurts the Poor a lot. As it is, the poor are excused from paying, so they can eat and tend to their daily necessary needs. While the rich, a lot of times have so much money that another tax on their dollar doesn’t hurt them.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4268 Kelly Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:26:44 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4268 @hrbass, It really depends on what state you live in. California - if it's a misdemeanor and you completed all of your classes - or whatnot, it won't show up. The employers there are required to go through a third party background checking company - I think most lower case felonies have a 7 year limit in that state for most positions - except for working at positions such as schools, daycare centers and nursing homes - etc. This requires a special background check that will go through both state and federal channels. Massachusetts - any misdemeanor over 5 years old won't show up unless you are applying for a job at a school, daycare center or retirement home. This requires a special background check that will go through both state and federal channels. Hawaii - Is a strange case. They can go all the way back through all of your records - BUT, only if they have made you a formal job offer prior to the background check. If the offer is latter rescinded they must be willing to explain the the state employment office as to how your previous charges present a clear danger or other impediment to the performance of said position. This is the same office that might have to dole out unemployment payments to you in the future. the other 47 states - it just depends, but they are a bit harsher with their laws. You should look up you own state statues. Best of luck! @hrbass,

It really depends on what state you live in.

California – if it’s a misdemeanor and you completed all of your classes – or whatnot, it won’t show up. The employers there are required to go through a third party background checking company – I think most lower case felonies have a 7 year limit in that state for most positions – except for working at positions such as schools, daycare centers and nursing homes – etc. This requires a special background check that will go through both state and federal channels.

Massachusetts – any misdemeanor over 5 years old won’t show up unless you are applying for a job at a school, daycare center or retirement home. This requires a special background check that will go through both state and federal channels.

Hawaii – Is a strange case. They can go all the way back through all of your records – BUT, only if they have made you a formal job offer prior to the background check. If the offer is latter rescinded they must be willing to explain the the state employment office as to how your previous charges present a clear danger or other impediment to the performance of said position. This is the same office that might have to dole out unemployment payments to you in the future.

the other 47 states – it just depends, but they are a bit harsher with their laws. You should look up you own state statues.

Best of luck!

]]> By: Kelly http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4265 Kelly Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:57:27 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4265 Say Katie, Didn't your pastor ever tell you a story about casting the first stone? I got a misdemeanor charge of child abuse and assault for using mace on a sixteen year old who was basically assaulting me. There were no other witnesses and this person was unknown to me. It turned out later that the 16yr old was a person at risk because they where a runaway and basically living on the streets using God knows what kind of drugs. I was initially charged with a Felony until this "Kids" outstanding warrants in other states started to come to light. Still, They where 16yrs and I was over 21 years of age - so full out prosecution was mandatory. Like an idiot I took the plea agreement with the "verbal" understanding from the public defender that the case could be sealed latter. This turned out to be a mistake on the part of my public defender. Well, long story short, now at job interviews, I'm an awful person. I guess you should always ask for ID before you defend yourself. PS This took place in the very "PC" city of Denver - near Colfax ave - if anyone's interested or knows the area. Anyways, with some charges people really shouldn't jump to conclusions. Have you actually seen any pictures of these "welts?" Know now how stupid some people in the justice system can be they might have been zits for all we know. Say Katie,
Didn’t your pastor ever tell you a story about casting the first stone? I got a misdemeanor charge of child abuse and assault for using mace on a sixteen year old who was basically assaulting me. There were no other witnesses and this person was unknown to me. It turned out later that the 16yr old was a person at risk because they where a runaway and basically living on the streets using God knows what kind of drugs. I was initially charged with a Felony until this “Kids” outstanding warrants in other states started to come to light. Still, They where 16yrs and I was over 21 years of age – so full out prosecution was mandatory. Like an idiot I took the plea agreement with the “verbal” understanding from the public defender that the case could be sealed latter. This turned out to be a mistake on the part of my public defender.
Well, long story short, now at job interviews, I’m an awful person. I guess you should always ask for ID before you defend yourself. PS This took place in the very “PC” city of Denver – near Colfax ave – if anyone’s interested or knows the area. Anyways, with some charges people really shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Have you actually seen any pictures of these “welts?” Know now how stupid some people in the justice system can be they might have been zits for all we know.

]]> By: chris http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4262 chris Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:43:08 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4262 "Sorry to hear all these horrible stories guys. It really isn’t fair to hold one incident against someone for so long. You learned your lesson, and you want to move on; and you should have the right to do so." You know, I guess I just don't understand all these candy "butt" responses! Our constitutional rights are being violated and all anyone can say is-"that's too bad." HUH!? I have 3 misd. I did my crime, my time, and now it's OVER!! We're constantly told "don't live in the past" and "get over it" but paranoid america can't seem to practice what they preach! The person- if I can call her that, that had me arrested was a vile and dispicable human being. She had an extensive juvinile record, sued people for a living, and was an alcoholic pothead. I was a naive country kid- without a record or vile habits. I made the mistake of falling in love w/ the using slime bag. I am angry- you bet your ***! I'm angry at a system that puts all the $ into prosecution and not into defense; I'm angry at a system that buys into vindictive motives of unstable people...that just happen to know how to dial 911; I'm angry at a country that tells you that you have constitutional rights and you find out that that is B.S; I'm angry that america has become paranoid and has lost the ability to dicern a misdemeanor from a felonly. Before my 1st. arrest I was arresting shoplifters for a living- I was training to be a police officer. I was shelved at 22 yrs. old. I didn't kill anyone, I didn't molest anyone's children, I didn't run over someone while intoxicated, I didn't do alot of things! Like I didn't hire a lawyer...because I once believed in the system! I don't anymore! “Sorry to hear all these horrible stories guys. It really isn’t fair to hold one incident against someone for so long. You learned your lesson, and you want to move on; and you should have the right to do so.”

You know, I guess I just don’t understand all these candy “butt” responses! Our constitutional rights are being violated and all anyone can say is-”that’s too bad.” HUH!? I have 3 misd. I did my crime, my time, and now it’s OVER!! We’re constantly told “don’t live in the past” and “get over it” but paranoid america can’t seem to practice what they preach! The person- if I can call her that, that had me arrested was a vile and dispicable human being. She had an extensive juvinile record, sued people for a living, and was an alcoholic pothead. I was a naive country kid- without a record or vile habits. I made the mistake of falling in love w/ the using slime bag. I am angry- you bet your ***!
I’m angry at a system that puts all the $ into prosecution and not into defense; I’m angry at a system that buys into vindictive motives of unstable people…that just happen to know how to dial 911; I’m angry at a country that tells you that you have constitutional rights and you find out that that is B.S; I’m angry that america has become paranoid and has lost the ability to dicern a misdemeanor from a felonly. Before my 1st. arrest I was arresting shoplifters for a living- I was training to be a police officer. I was shelved at 22 yrs. old. I didn’t kill anyone, I didn’t molest anyone’s children, I didn’t run over someone while intoxicated, I didn’t do alot of things! Like I didn’t hire a lawyer…because I once believed in the system! I don’t anymore!

]]> By: Lance http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4260 Lance Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:32:46 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4260 @John, I definatly agree with you that it is just a money game. In the early 80's DUI's were given an arrest and a small fine, but now with every conviction the law knows there is alot of money to be made. Anyways, do not lose hope. I have a DWI and I have found a good job and make a fair salary. I have not graduated from college yet and I am making mid-$20's a year. Not a ton of money but its enough to survive on and have decent things. To everyone on this web site; do not lose hope. Work to live not live to work. You may not find an easy job that pays a ton of money but there are jobs out there. If it makes anywone feel better, one of my co-workers has 4 felonies and makes 20 an hour. Not a ton of money but enough to survive on. Word to the wise for us with records, keep your living cost low and in check. New cars, brand new clothes, going to bars, eating-out, credit cards, cable, etc. all of these things are indulgences and should be avoided. Nice, not new, thats my motto. Good luck to all, and we are just as good as any other person out their. Judge not lest you be judged. @John, I definatly agree with you that it is just a money game. In the early 80’s DUI’s were given an arrest and a small fine, but now with every conviction the law knows there is alot of money to be made. Anyways, do not lose hope. I have a DWI and I have found a good job and make a fair salary. I have not graduated from college yet and I am making mid-$20’s a year. Not a ton of money but its enough to survive on and have decent things. To everyone on this web site; do not lose hope. Work to live not live to work. You may not find an easy job that pays a ton of money but there are jobs out there. If it makes anywone feel better, one of my co-workers has 4 felonies and makes 20 an hour. Not a ton of money but enough to survive on. Word to the wise for us with records, keep your living cost low and in check. New cars, brand new clothes, going to bars, eating-out, credit cards, cable, etc. all of these things are indulgences and should be avoided. Nice, not new, thats my motto. Good luck to all, and we are just as good as any other person out their. Judge not lest you be judged.

]]> By: Ben D http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4225 Ben D Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:32:54 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4225 Sorry to hear all these horrible stories guys. It really isn't fair to hold one incident against someone for so long. You learned your lesson, and you want to move on; and you should have the right to do so. Out of curiosity, I'm guessing none of you would be having trouble with employment if these were juvenile convictions, correct? How is a single offense on a juvenile record treated in the USA (by employers)? Sorry to hear all these horrible stories guys. It really isn’t fair to hold one incident against someone for so long. You learned your lesson, and you want to move on; and you should have the right to do so.

Out of curiosity, I’m guessing none of you would be having trouble with employment if these were juvenile convictions, correct? How is a single offense on a juvenile record treated in the USA (by employers)?

]]> By: joe http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4157 joe Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:05:59 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-4157 @Drew, I sympathize with you. God forgives, the authorities do not. I'm stuck in a similiar situation. My Bi- polar girlfriend went nuts and endangered my life so I restrained her(nothing serious). She lied and got off scot free, and I have been condemned to a life of poverty and discrimination. These judges are killers and I think they will be held accountable for murder by God. I've finally accepted that life is no longer worth living, but i do feel there is hope for you. Good luck. @Drew, I sympathize with you. God forgives, the authorities do not. I’m stuck in a similiar situation. My Bi- polar girlfriend went nuts and endangered my life so I restrained her(nothing serious). She lied and got off scot free, and I have been condemned to a life of poverty and discrimination. These judges are killers and I think they will be held accountable for murder by God. I’ve finally accepted that life is no longer worth living, but i do feel there is hope for you. Good luck.

]]> By: Unknown http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-3737 Unknown Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:19:30 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-3737 @kim, Yep me to I have the worser class of the midermeanors for assault Im in school now and its been a year but I have totally ruined my life when it comes down to actually becoming a nurse sometimes Im like i just want to give my son for adoption and kill myself so I can have a new life because texas will never let me live this down but I say screw that I have to stay around to make sure my son doesnt make the same mistake i did.Im telling you when someone creates a time machine i ll be the first one in it.But as far as employment i looked and looked had successful interviews got the job then they did a background check and everything goes down the drain so i stopped looking for a job now im in school and I have resulted to escorting its not a good thing but I gotta take care of my son. @kim, Yep me to I have the worser class of the midermeanors for assault Im in school now and its been a year but I have totally ruined my life when it comes down to actually becoming a nurse sometimes Im like i just want to give my son for adoption and kill myself so I can have a new life because texas will never let me live this down but I say screw that I have to stay around to make sure my son doesnt make the same mistake i did.Im telling you when someone creates a time machine i ll be the first one in it.But as far as employment i looked and looked had successful interviews got the job then they did a background check and everything goes down the drain so i stopped looking for a job now im in school and I have resulted to escorting its not a good thing but I gotta take care of my son.

]]> By: John http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-3735 John Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:54:35 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-3735 @Dale, Yeah I know man.. Hire all these damn immigrants and cant even keep an american working... This place is going to the birds. Ya I messed up and I do know what i did was wrong but dang Im 23 yrs old dont hold it against me forver.. This is my prime in life to get going good in what i want to do.. Been better off shot hung or something I guess. @Dale, Yeah I know man.. Hire all these damn immigrants and cant even keep an american working… This place is going to the birds. Ya I messed up and I do know what i did was wrong but dang Im 23 yrs old dont hold it against me forver.. This is my prime in life to get going good in what i want to do.. Been better off shot hung or something I guess.

]]> By: John http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-3734 John Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:37:57 +0000 http://www.myliferoi.com/2009/05/can-i-get-a-job-with-a-misdemeanor/#comment-3734 Besides that I just found out.. I was goin on a fishing trip into Canada with family in april and hell I cant even cross the border with a DUI on my record.... Anyone ever heard of that? Guys this is nuts I wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy.. A beer can ruin soo many things Besides that I just found out.. I was goin on a fishing trip into Canada with family in april and hell I cant even cross the border with a DUI on my record…. Anyone ever heard of that? Guys this is nuts I wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy.. A beer can ruin soo many things

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