I was charged with a petty theft about 2 years ago, but it was dismissed. I am trying to apply for new jobs and am curious if it is okay to say no to the question asking if you have ever been convicted of a crime? Also, I was wondering if someone were to look up your record that it would just state that it was a petty theft and was dismissed or does it say more details about the crime?

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Originally Posted by cayman1986

I was charged with a petty theft about 2 years ago, but it was dismissed. I am trying to apply for new jobs and am curious if it is okay to say no to the question asking if you have ever been convicted of a crime? Also, I was wondering if someone were to look up your record that it would just state that it was a petty theft and was dismissed or does it say more details about the crime?

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You weren't convicted so you say you weren't convicted of any crimes. That's how it works.

No, the record would say you were arrested and charges were dismissed.