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Do Misdemeanor Charges Automatically Disqualfy You from Getting a Government Job (CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:58:00 GMT

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Government job in CHello,
Hello, I have been trying to find out the answer to questions about employment with the government regarding any criminmal convictions.
I would like to know if, being convicted with a misdemeanor, 5 years ago, would this automatically disqualify me from ever being eligible for a governmnt position? I'm a disable veteran, have a 4 year degree in business administatrion and is current working on my master's for MBA concentration in accounting. A short synopisis- it was an one time isolated incident, that just happened to happen in my life at the time, no involving drugs. I was charged with a simple assualt & battery, disorderly conduct. I had no prior records to this incident, would get it expunged but is in state of Virgina where I don't beileve they even do expungments. So, I wonder does this ruin my chances for ever getting a government job? Should I even apply? Does the length in time, how long ago it was matter or carry any weight in the decision of hiring? Is there something called time spent in America? I would greatly appreciate any feedback possible, as when I finish with my Master's degree, I would like to work in finance with the government.
Thank you for any feedback
Best Regards,
C.Anderson California, New York, New Jersey area.

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  • Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:43:00 GMT(1)
  • I don't want to give anyone false hopes.

    However, it is not correct to say that there is no chance. In achieving a security clearance, any charges are categorized as A, B, C, D etc. After three years, it is reduced one letter. For example, petty theft (a B issue) will be reduced to an A issue after three years. Certainly, the more time that has passed with no further convictions, the better.

    Your chances also depend on the particular government job.
  • Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:00 GMT(2)
  • It pretty much rules out a job that requires a security clearance.
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