Legal Question in Employment Law in California

pre-employment check

i was arrested last year (11377(a)). I've never been arrested before. I was given a deferred entry of judgement (PC1000) for a period of 18 months. I am applying for a telecommunications job in C A. Will this offense appear in their criminal background check? OR any background check for that matter?


Asked on 2/04/07, 6:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: pre-employment check

All criminal proceedings are a matter of public record and can be easily discovered. However, if your arrest did not result in a conviction, or you were referred to a diversion program, it is illegal for an employer to use that against you in California.

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Answered on 2/07/07, 7:39 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: pre-employment check

Of course a conviction would show. However, deferred judgment means that no conviction has been ordered yet, so it wouldn't show as a conviction on your record. Stay out of trouble and it won't.

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Answered on 2/07/07, 8:14 pm


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