If I was convicted of 3 misdemeanors 17 years ago, will they show up in my background check for employment?
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If I was convicted of 3 misdemeanors 17 years ago, will they show up in my background check for employment?
I served probation. The question on the application asked if you have ever been convicted of a crime?
Asked on October 21, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Custom and practice in the credit and background search industry of individuals at the present is that criminal convictions going back twenty (20) years or so ordinarily show up on a background check that a potential employer may conduct of a possible employee.
In your matter, the three misdemeanor convictions happening less than twenty (20) years ago most likely will appear on a background check of you.
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