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What is the best way to overcome a criminal background? |
I recently graduated from college with a Bachelors in criminal justice but it seems like I don't stand a chance to obtain any employment in that field because of my criminal background. I have applied elsewhere but my background keeps hunting me. It seems like the only way that I have a remote chance of acquiring decent employment is by forcing myself to lie on the employment application in regards to my criminal background. I don't want to do that, but it seems like I don't stand a chance otherwise. My girlfriend does not want me to be lying on anything, but she has no clue what is like to get rejected over and over again. I have a good positive mental attitude and that's what keeps me going, but I just wish people (employer) would give me a chance instead of judging me based on a mistake I committed in the past. Can anyonel help me. Well, it depends on what kind of a job you are looking for. If you are looking for a career in civil service, you can pretty much forget about it if it was a felony. As far as other kinds of jobs, take a serious look at what state you are residing in. Each state has very different laws as to what information is available to employers and even what kinds of questions employers may ask about your history. For example, in Kansas, everything that the state has on your criminal past is fair game for an employer, including arrests and verdicts of "not guilty," and an employer is free to ask, as a condition of employment, what your history is. By contrast, in Massachusetts, the version of computerized criminal records shown to non-government employers includes only actual convictions for felonies which carry maximum terms of imprisonment of five years or more, there are also tight legal restrictions on what questions employers may ask about a person's history, and employers may not inquire about about any misdemeanor conviction dating more than five years ago. Consider looking into the various laws of the states, and consider moving to a state that provides better protections for a person's criminal history. Criminal justice with a background will be tough to overcome, maybe you should try politics, they will hire anybody. Can you apply for a pardon? The Canadian govenment entitles you to one in your lifetime, but I'm not sure about the US. It depends on the crime of course, but it's something to look into. I would always tell the truth though. The truth always comes out in the end and you could create even more troubles in the future if you lied. You could get something like a Presidential pardon. The presidential power to pardon is granted under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. "The President ... shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment." There's something else, too, when the President can wipe out your entire criminal background. But you have to go to Supreme Court or something like that... That is Ironic that your major is Criminal Justice and you were a Criminal, Not meant in a bad way. You can get your record expunge after 2 years of no same or similar crimes. The wait is excruciating but worth it. Ask a lawyer, maybe you can get them expunged. Your screwed! You can't overcome a felony if you want to be in law enforcement. heck you can't even get a gun. If its not a felony you wont be rewarded for honesty. You will have to lie to get in. |
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