Hello,
About 10 years ago I got arrested for trying to sneak into a casino with a friend's ID since I didn't want to stay back in the car by myself at night (I am female). I went to court and learned my case was dropped and they told me it would be off my record. And when I was interviewed for US citizenship, I told the interviewer about the arrest and he told me that he didn't even see it on my record. So my question is that do I still have to put this incident on the application? The problem here is that I really don't remember the date of the arrest. Please advice me on what to do. Thank you so much in advance.
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Re: Background check
Without answering your question, (sorry) I may offer a bit of advice, though not legal advice ...
Where was this Casino? (redundant question, no need to answer on here)
Check with the County Clerk/District Clerk/Parish? clerk? and get a certified certificate of no records by your name/DOB/ etc (If you put that you were arrested, the DPS will likely ask for proof of no record/disposition of the case)
Some you can even check online if the clerk has the database online for that date/location.
Without more info, I couldn't say what you were even charged with and if you are unsure, you couldn't very well put it on the application correctly maybe? My ex-boss's daughter used a "fake ID" to get into a club that served alcohol. She was charged with, I believe two felonies, including forgery of government documents, among other charges of DWI and minor in possession.
I"m no lawyer, but you'll probably need to get written disposition of the case, or a documented certification of no records anyway.
Where was this Casino? (redundant question, no need to answer on here)
Check with the County Clerk/District Clerk/Parish? clerk? and get a certified certificate of no records by your name/DOB/ etc (If you put that you were arrested, the DPS will likely ask for proof of no record/disposition of the case)
Some you can even check online if the clerk has the database online for that date/location.
Without more info, I couldn't say what you were even charged with and if you are unsure, you couldn't very well put it on the application correctly maybe? My ex-boss's daughter used a "fake ID" to get into a club that served alcohol. She was charged with, I believe two felonies, including forgery of government documents, among other charges of DWI and minor in possession.
I"m no lawyer, but you'll probably need to get written disposition of the case, or a documented certification of no records anyway.
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Re: Background check
Hello and welcome! I have posted before in another forum about this scenario. Since you have been arrested and even though the crime was very minor and the charges were dropped. If you were taken to the station, booked , photographed, fingerprinted and retained until released by bail or personal recognizance. You would need to list it and provide a copy of record (disposition) from the court that shows you are clear and no charges were filed at the time.
You can leave it off, however if you fail to list it and it does show up on your criminal background search, DPS is not going to be too happy. They may not disqualify you for failure to disclose, but its best you list it, because you know you were arrested. Just get as much information as you can and send it in with your application. It will be worth it in the end.
In my case, I committed an offense on the Class C misdemeanor level, but a citation was given and no arrest was made. I spoke with a friend in the Department of Homeland Security and he said when a citation is issued, it is much like a speeding ticket, however, if you do not pay the fine or retribution, then a warrant and arrest could take place. Therefore, committing the offense of failure to appear. Thats a whole new subject.
Good luck and God bless,
Benjamin
Benjamin
You can leave it off, however if you fail to list it and it does show up on your criminal background search, DPS is not going to be too happy. They may not disqualify you for failure to disclose, but its best you list it, because you know you were arrested. Just get as much information as you can and send it in with your application. It will be worth it in the end.
In my case, I committed an offense on the Class C misdemeanor level, but a citation was given and no arrest was made. I spoke with a friend in the Department of Homeland Security and he said when a citation is issued, it is much like a speeding ticket, however, if you do not pay the fine or retribution, then a warrant and arrest could take place. Therefore, committing the offense of failure to appear. Thats a whole new subject.
Good luck and God bless,
Benjamin
Benjamin