I am from New York.
About 5 years ago, when I was a young stupid kid, I was involved in an incident where I left a bar and broke a store window. I was given an ACD ( in New York). So I paid restitution and after 6 months, all charges were dismissed and my case was sealed. I am now trying to get a city job (police and fire fighter) in the same city where this incident occured. I understand that under an ACD, I have never been convicted of anything, but my question is... What am I legally obligated to say when they ask if I have been arrested?
I dont know how serious they will look at this offense... but my dilema is ..do I disclose all the info and hope that they dont think its grounds for denial of the job, or do I not disclose the info and hope that the files are actualy sealed as they say?
Im leaning to the honesty side as I dont think the offense is that big of a deal. But is such a minor instance grounds for denial of a law enforcement job?
If anyone has had a similar experience or knowledge of this type of thing, can you please help me out with this..
Thanks in advance.
About 5 years ago, when I was a young stupid kid, I was involved in an incident where I left a bar and broke a store window. I was given an ACD ( in New York). So I paid restitution and after 6 months, all charges were dismissed and my case was sealed. I am now trying to get a city job (police and fire fighter) in the same city where this incident occured. I understand that under an ACD, I have never been convicted of anything, but my question is... What am I legally obligated to say when they ask if I have been arrested?
I dont know how serious they will look at this offense... but my dilema is ..do I disclose all the info and hope that they dont think its grounds for denial of the job, or do I not disclose the info and hope that the files are actualy sealed as they say?
Im leaning to the honesty side as I dont think the offense is that big of a deal. But is such a minor instance grounds for denial of a law enforcement job?
If anyone has had a similar experience or knowledge of this type of thing, can you please help me out with this..
Thanks in advance.
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