Hello,
I received a misdemeanor charge in 2007 in Missouri. The charge was SIS (suspended imposition of sentence). The judge said it was a deferred sentence, and told me nothing would be on my record after I complete my probation. I learned later that an SIS is very different from a deferred sentence. Legally I have not been convicted, but anyone who checks can see that I have an SIS, and with a little research can find what that means. I've plead no contest to a charge and accepted an SIS so there is 'no conviction'.
I have two great job offers right now, but both are contingent upon a background investigation. I am worried I cannot pass a background check with this on my record, and will therefore not be hired.
Can anyone give me any information or advice? Should I tell the company about this incident, even though I have never been convicted? Can they chose not to hire me, based on my no contest plea, even though I haven't been convicted?
The charge was in Missouri. I live in Colorado. The jobs are in Virginia and Arizona. I'm not sure if any of this is relevant, but I thought it would be best to give you all the information.
Annny input would be greaaatly appreciated.
I received a misdemeanor charge in 2007 in Missouri. The charge was SIS (suspended imposition of sentence). The judge said it was a deferred sentence, and told me nothing would be on my record after I complete my probation. I learned later that an SIS is very different from a deferred sentence. Legally I have not been convicted, but anyone who checks can see that I have an SIS, and with a little research can find what that means. I've plead no contest to a charge and accepted an SIS so there is 'no conviction'.
I have two great job offers right now, but both are contingent upon a background investigation. I am worried I cannot pass a background check with this on my record, and will therefore not be hired.
Can anyone give me any information or advice? Should I tell the company about this incident, even though I have never been convicted? Can they chose not to hire me, based on my no contest plea, even though I haven't been convicted?
The charge was in Missouri. I live in Colorado. The jobs are in Virginia and Arizona. I'm not sure if any of this is relevant, but I thought it would be best to give you all the information.
Annny input would be greaaatly appreciated.