Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I live in florida and I was arrested 5 years ago for 3 fradulent use of credit card. i was placed on 5yrs probation ordered to pay restitution, community hours and a drug evluation.adjudication was w/held on all charges. I just got off of probation in 09 but because of my past im affraid to apply for jobs due to my arrest record. When applying for jobs should i advise prospective employers my criminal history? i was told that I dont have to because i was not convicted. Please Help


Asked on 1/25/10, 11:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Jacobs Law Offices of Jennifer A. Jacobs, LLC

You must read the question on any application very carefully. If the question asks whether you have ever been CONVICTED of a crime, you can answer NO. If the question asks whether you have ever been ARRESTED or PLEADED GUILTY OR NO CONTEST to a crime, you must answer YES.

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Answered on 1/30/10, 5:45 pm


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