Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

If you omit it or worse check the "no" box it will likely show up in a background check, and if it doesn't and they find out later that you checked the "no" box or answered no, you'll probably be terminated. A lot depends on the nature of the offense as well. Or, they might just keep it in pocket so if they're thinking about laying someone off because business is down they can get rid of you and avoid paying unemployment. Also, your conviction might affect your ability to be bonded or to operate their vehicles because of the enhanced insurance requirements required in such cases.

That's a non inclusive list of downsides. It would be helpful if you could provide the exact wording of "the question" on the job application.

I'm not familiar with the abbreviation "IWOA" so you'll have to be more specific. What were you charged with? What code section of the code?