mistakemaker
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Illinois
Just over ten years ago, I was arrested. There were three charges (all misdemeanors): Reckless Conduct, Possession of Marijuana (less than 2.5 grams), and possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Reckless Conduct and Possesion of Marijuana were granted supervision- The Paraphernalia charge was a conviction. All fines were paid / supervision was completed and I have not had any trouble since. Yet, Here I am ten years later, really starting to feel the burn.
After plenty of soul searching, and seven years working after college, I have finally figured out what I want to do with my life. I want to be a teacher. It is my understanding that a person who has a drug related charge cannot teach in the state of IL. Are there any ways to get around this? I have read about expunging or sealing my record but am not 100% clear whether or not this is applicable to my situation. Thanks in advance to any that can help.
Just over ten years ago, I was arrested. There were three charges (all misdemeanors): Reckless Conduct, Possession of Marijuana (less than 2.5 grams), and possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Reckless Conduct and Possesion of Marijuana were granted supervision- The Paraphernalia charge was a conviction. All fines were paid / supervision was completed and I have not had any trouble since. Yet, Here I am ten years later, really starting to feel the burn.
After plenty of soul searching, and seven years working after college, I have finally figured out what I want to do with my life. I want to be a teacher. It is my understanding that a person who has a drug related charge cannot teach in the state of IL. Are there any ways to get around this? I have read about expunging or sealing my record but am not 100% clear whether or not this is applicable to my situation. Thanks in advance to any that can help.