Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Withdrawn of a guilty plea, convicted or not?

In 1992, I entered into a plea agreement that had me enter a guilty plea to an F5 felony. The agreement was for 2 years, nothing more than a speeding ticket, pay a fine, keep my nose clean, etc. At the end of the two year period, the guilty plea was withdrawn, and (if I remember correctly) a not guilty plea entered.

The records show the guilty plea as ented then later being withdrawn.

However, I have been denied jobs a couple times and even fired due to my 'dishonesty' when I answer ''No'' to ''Have you ever been convicted of a felony?''

It even dogs me when asked if I was convicted in the last 7 or 10 years. I was answering honestly, this was 17 years ago, not to mention I was not convicted, or so I thought.

I was also told this plea is considered a guilty conviction for purposes of getting a security clearance, for a state or federal licenses (like a broker's or series 6 or 63), pilot's license, etc. I am not sure of how this works.

My question is this: If I entered a guilty plea, and it was later withdrawn, am I convicted felon or not? If a plea was changed to not guilty and entered as such, where do I stand legally?

Thanks!

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