Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Revealing info of past arrests

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While your police record may not show your prior arrests, they may appear on a comprehensive background check. Whether or not you disclose the prior record is your choice, however, an employer would be justified to terminate your employment (if hired) and the failure to disclose becomes known. You should read the application carefully and see if they ask for criminal convictions or arrests. If the request is for convictions, then you can honestly not mention these incidents. If they ask for arrests, then you have to make a choice whether or not to disclose.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.