Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I have been offered a position working with a non-profit and they require a LiveScan background check. I had an old case (misdemeanor) expunged a few years ago, and another dismissed following that. What will a LiveScan reveal? And will the findings completely bar me from employment? Please advise.


Asked on 8/23/11, 7:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Live Scan, meaning an FBI background check, will reveal all the above on your record. Expungement does NOT �clear�, 'remove' or �erase� the conviction, but merely changes the record to show 'conviction reversed and dismissed by expungement'. The conviction record must be disclosed on applications for government and professional employment and licensing, bonding, security clearance, etc. That may apply to you if they are requiring LiveScan. The licensing agency and employer then can decide whether you are barred from licensing or employment because of the conviction.

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Answered on 8/24/11, 11:35 am


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