Am I a criminal? Please help need advice ASAP!

[jrwpmw]

What is the name of your state? MO

I'm filling out a job application, one of the questions is the following:

"Have you ever pled guilty or no-contest to any criminal offense?"

At first I put no, but got thinking that about 18 years ago (stupid youth), I did get a DUI at a sobriety check point. Paid a lawyer, and that was pretty much it.

Do I need to list that do you think? This is for a very good job, and being a criminal is not a good way to get hired! But I don't want to lie either - that would be worse!

Thanks - this is a great forum and I do appreciate your input!

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? MO

I'm filling out a job application, one of the questions is the following:

"Have you ever pled guilty or no-contest to any criminal offense?"

At first I put no, but got thinking that about 18 years ago (stupid youth), I did get a DUI at a sobriety check point. Paid a lawyer, and that was pretty much it.

Do I need to list that do you think? This is for a very good job, and being a criminal is not a good way to get hired! But I don't want to lie either - that would be worse!

Thanks - this is a great forum and I do appreciate your input!

Q: Do I need to list that do you think?

A: Yes because you have pled guilty or no-contest to a criminal offense.

 

[cbg]

However, unless the job involves driving or the employer is EXTREMELY conservative, a single DUI eighteen years ago is unlikely to be held against you.