What to do regarding the disclosure of a dismissed charge?
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What to do regarding the disclosure of a dismissed charge?
I recently got accepted at medical school but in my applications I didn’t disclose a dismissed alcohol charge when I was a teenager. The application asked for convicted charges, so I didn’t
disclose it. Should I worry if it will show up on a background check or screening? Or should I go ahead and call the school and tell them about this honest mistake?
Asked on November 29, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Since the application is asking for convictions, you were not convicted because the charge was dismissed. Therefore, there is no need to disclose it because you were not convicted. You have answered the question honestly and should not worry about it.
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