Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

criminal background question

Hi, I recently applied for a job. The application asked Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor yes or no. My answer was no because my charge was Adjudication with held. The employer basically told me that Adjudication with held means convicted felon, i tried to explain to her that is not what it mean she went to tell me im a Convicted Felon and that she would not be able to hire me. Please advise me. Thanks


Asked on 10/20/08, 3:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Pollack Jason A. Pollack, Esq.

Re: criminal background question

You're right. Adjudication withheld means exactly what you said; you weren't convicted. Your potential employer is incorrect to categorize you as a "convicted felon". (And that's assuming this is about a felony.)

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Answered on 10/20/08, 3:09 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: criminal background question

You are correct, he is misinformed. However, he can deny employment just for an arrest.

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Answered on 10/20/08, 3:58 pm


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