If my felony was expunged, how do I answer, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or any other?” on a job application?

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If my felony was expunged, how do I answer, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or any other?” on a job application?

Also, my misdemeanors are over 10 years old? May I answer no?

Asked on October 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, Oregon

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

If your felony conviction has been expunged, technically you have no criminal conviction for the offense that you are writing about. Since you have no existing conviction due to the expungement, then you can answer that you have


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