How long do you have a misderminor on your record.

Question

In 1996 I was 18. I got caught shoplifting in San Diego, I was taken to women's jail for a weekend and then released. I went to court did my community service, paid my fines and learned my lesson. Since then I have not been I trouble with the law. Will this still on my record? Will this be seen on a background check?

Answer 1

it will be there forever unless you can go to court an try to have it expunjed or or wiped from your record i know in fl you can an also it may cost money i dont know if you would think its worth it but i paid $2000 to have 2 level three felonys removed

Answer 2

yes and 7 years until u can get it exponged...

good luck...........

Answer 3

Yes a misdemeanor is on your record for ever, and yes it will always be seen on your record and background checks.  

Answer 4

I don't know, you should ask missy elliot.

Answer 5

It might be because it was theft, but I don't think it will show because of the length of time that has passed.  It really depends on who is doing the background check.

Good luck

Answer 6

Yes it can be seen on your background check for the rest of your life however after 7 years most people don't care that it happened. When applying for a job the best thing to do is to just admit that you had the misdemeanor and tell them when it occurred and explain that you have no longer been involved with the law once they see how long ago it was and how well you are doing now they won't pay much attention to it.  

Answer 7

M will stay on your record unless you can get the court to seal that part of your record. It will come up on a background check.

The conviction will remain on your record until you file a petition for expungment. You may apply to have the conviction set aside and the case dismissed if you meet the following criteria: (1) If you were given probation, you have either completed it or obtained early release. If you violated your probation and it was either reinstated or revoked, then the court has discretion whether or not to grant you a dismissal; (2) If you were not given probation, it has been at least one year since the date of conviction; (3) You have paid all fines, restitution and reimbursement ordered by the court as part of your sentence; and (4) You are not currently under arraignment for a new criminal offense (charges pending), nor are you on probation for another offense.

Not all misdemeanors are eligible to be dismissed in this manner. For more information, go to this website: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/oth...