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What is the name of your state? NV - Las Vegas.
Employment application question
Last year I was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of battery/domestic violence and spent 3 days in jail before getting bailed. The whole thing was a BIG misunderstanding but I am still suffering as a result. There was another charge at another court (divorce petition/spousal support/PO @ family court) all of which I managed to have dismissed as I was able to prove bias/fabrication etc.
I am now reconciled with my wife, we have been in counseling AND I have spent almost 26 weeks in VOLUNTARY anger management classes. I have absolutely no criminal history or arrest other than this. We BOTH sincerely wish the law had not got involved because it would have been over a long time ago if it were left to us.
Originally, I was going to plead not guilty but my lawyer said it would be better to do a deal with the city. Reluctantly I agreed and because it was highly unusual circumstances, the judge deferred judgment until Aug 11. The deal is, provided I stay out of trouble and complete my classes, the charge will be dropped.
After more than 8 months unemployment (Airline biz), I now have a chance to get back on track. But there is a question on the application that asks whether I have EVER pled nolo contendere to either a misdemeanor or a felony. How should I answer this truthfully and without being screened out before even getting an interview. I thought I had pled no contest when I signed the court papers deferring judgment until August but according to the clerk's office, the record shows NO pleas, not even no contest, just a case pending for review. The police records section said all that will show at this time is an arrest record and charge - nothing else. I have already lost one job opportunity because of a court date and I can ill-afford to lose another.
I get the feeling I am getting the runaround including from my attorney.
Does anyone know what kind of checks airlines make and at what level? I want to be honest but I don't want to dig my self a hole and volunteer information - esp. if that info is incorrect. I believe they usually use agencies or PIs to do these criminal checks.
Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks.
Employment application question
Last year I was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of battery/domestic violence and spent 3 days in jail before getting bailed. The whole thing was a BIG misunderstanding but I am still suffering as a result. There was another charge at another court (divorce petition/spousal support/PO @ family court) all of which I managed to have dismissed as I was able to prove bias/fabrication etc.
I am now reconciled with my wife, we have been in counseling AND I have spent almost 26 weeks in VOLUNTARY anger management classes. I have absolutely no criminal history or arrest other than this. We BOTH sincerely wish the law had not got involved because it would have been over a long time ago if it were left to us.
Originally, I was going to plead not guilty but my lawyer said it would be better to do a deal with the city. Reluctantly I agreed and because it was highly unusual circumstances, the judge deferred judgment until Aug 11. The deal is, provided I stay out of trouble and complete my classes, the charge will be dropped.
After more than 8 months unemployment (Airline biz), I now have a chance to get back on track. But there is a question on the application that asks whether I have EVER pled nolo contendere to either a misdemeanor or a felony. How should I answer this truthfully and without being screened out before even getting an interview. I thought I had pled no contest when I signed the court papers deferring judgment until August but according to the clerk's office, the record shows NO pleas, not even no contest, just a case pending for review. The police records section said all that will show at this time is an arrest record and charge - nothing else. I have already lost one job opportunity because of a court date and I can ill-afford to lose another.
I get the feeling I am getting the runaround including from my attorney.
Does anyone know what kind of checks airlines make and at what level? I want to be honest but I don't want to dig my self a hole and volunteer information - esp. if that info is incorrect. I believe they usually use agencies or PIs to do these criminal checks.
Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks.