I'm applying for law school, and need to report any arrests...?

Question

I was arrested at 17 for shop lifting. I left town before the court date, and never looked back! I have no idea what happened, as a result of that.

15 years later ... I have never been in trouble again, and am applying for law school. How do I find out what happened with my juvenile arrest? Will this keep me out of law school?

I'm required to report juvenile arrests, so I imagine they have a way to check for it. At least, the Bar Association must.

Answer 1

You seem smart enough, but could you feel good about yourself, not being truthful?

You should clear up the matter before going any further.

Answer 2

Well, you're getting your come up-ins. The probability is that they put a theft charge on your record. The irony is that because you didn't hire a lawyer when you should have your chances to become a lawyer are now in jeopardy. Crime doesn't pay...most of the time. I sincerely hope that it bites you in the *** because people like you belong in jail, not in law school. I mean stealing is low, but ditching the court date is just scummy.