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  • Jan 22, 2009, 05:35 PM
    genuinetexan
    Charges dismissed; do I reveal for employment purposes?
    This is my first time using this site and was hoping someone can help me with these questions:

    1. At the age of 17, I was charged with three misdemeanor offenses in Texas:

    - Assault
    - Driving while license suspension; and
    - Carrying a Weapon (stick)

    2. Two months later, I turned 18 and was convicted of Assault and the rest were dismissed. I joined the military and served 22 years. Now, 23 years later, I am seeking employment and most companies want to know if I was ever convicted or arrested. What would I list down?

    3. Also, both charges that were dismissed; Class A and Class B, can they be removed from my record? I would appreciate any legal assistance.
  • Jan 22, 2009, 05:56 PM
    excon
    Hello g:

    If you tell the truth, you'll list your conviction. Most applications don't ask about arrests... Unless, of course, you're applying for a security position...

    However, it would seem to me, that any employer worth working for, would clearly see, that a conviction over 20 years ago, followed by 22 years of faithful service, should NOT be used against you.

    Yes, you might be dismissed from a few interviews... But, it's their loss.

    excon

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