What is the name of your state? Ohio
Several years ago, I was involved in a domestic violence marriage. On the day I finally left for good, my ex and I had been fighting. I was so frustrated and tired of being treated negetively that I threw a glass against the wall (venting). When I told him I was leaving, he decided to turn the situation around on me and called the police. The police department told him that he had the right to prevent me from being on the property since the house was in his name only. This happened in a small town in Virginia. The police came to write up a report, but in the mean time, witnessed the end of the argument. My ex got in my face, and I pushed him out of the way stating that I was leaving. I was issued a temporary restraining order.
Now, I am a full-time college student, preparing to enter law school. I have been trying to get a job in the field (security, police departments, state offices) and have been hired, only to later be turned down after the background check. I haven't seen my report, but I am assuming this incident is showing up. I have hospital records to verify that he is the abuser, not me. How can I clear this matter up so that I can get a job? Am I going to be forever haunted by this experience? Do I ever stand a chance of working in the legal profession? To be honest, the fact that this situation with him has even arisen again after this long makes me sick, and I really don't know where to turn. Please help!
Several years ago, I was involved in a domestic violence marriage. On the day I finally left for good, my ex and I had been fighting. I was so frustrated and tired of being treated negetively that I threw a glass against the wall (venting). When I told him I was leaving, he decided to turn the situation around on me and called the police. The police department told him that he had the right to prevent me from being on the property since the house was in his name only. This happened in a small town in Virginia. The police came to write up a report, but in the mean time, witnessed the end of the argument. My ex got in my face, and I pushed him out of the way stating that I was leaving. I was issued a temporary restraining order.
Now, I am a full-time college student, preparing to enter law school. I have been trying to get a job in the field (security, police departments, state offices) and have been hired, only to later be turned down after the background check. I haven't seen my report, but I am assuming this incident is showing up. I have hospital records to verify that he is the abuser, not me. How can I clear this matter up so that I can get a job? Am I going to be forever haunted by this experience? Do I ever stand a chance of working in the legal profession? To be honest, the fact that this situation with him has even arisen again after this long makes me sick, and I really don't know where to turn. Please help!