Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I was arrested for shoplifting at a TJ-Max in the state of FL in April 2012. I was arrested and told to wait for the court date in the mail. I hired a lawyer to go for me. He came back and told me I had to pay for and attend an ethics class and stay clear until October 2012. I did both. I have not been arrested since. I am now trying to apply for a new job, possibly in retail. Am I obligated to write or say on an application or at an interview that I was arrested with a misdemeanor two years ago?


Asked on 4/13/14, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

It depends on what happened with your case, and what the question posed may be. If asked if you are arrested, then it would be easier to say yes, even if the case was dismissed. On the other hand, if asked if you were "convicted," then it depends on the outcome. Did you take an intervention program and the case was dismissed? If so, then you weren't convicted. If you got a withhold of adjudication, then you are still not convicted, but it will still show up on your record. The best solution is to apply to get the charge sealed, if you are eligible.

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Answered on 4/13/14, 8:40 pm


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