Hiding Misdemeanor

[uvc]

I was charged with petty theft back in 1996.
Can I somehow hide this from a potential employer? I am afraid I won't get hired because of this. Please advise!

 

[juanitag]

It sounds like you were arrested but never convicted. Most employers only care about convictions so chances are you can answer most application questions truthfully; if however you are asked about prior arrests make sure you explain you were never convicted. It is always better to tell the truth than lie about one's past.