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My case from 2008 was dismissed after I
completed the required probation. I am now
applying for jobs in hospitals and they are
requiring background checks. I did not know
this was still on my record since it was
dismissed. I am inquiring how to go about
disclosing this information in the future. Am I
required to disclose this since I was technically
never convicted of the crime.
Asked on April 26, 2018 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It depends what you are asked. If asked about convictions, you would clearly not have to disclose it--you don't need to go beyond what they ask. If asked about charges brought against you, however, you would have to disclose, since you were in fact charged (even if the charges were later dismissed). You have to answer truthfully but, as stated, do not need to volunteer more than asked.
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