Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

Defer Dismiss sentence

I just wanted to know if a defer dismiss sentence would show up on my background check if i am applying with a school system. I am a new teacher and this is my first time applying with this school district. Should I disclose this information in my application?


Asked on 3/31/09, 9:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Defer Dismiss sentence

Upon proper application, a "deferred sentence" successfully completed probation case will be dismissed, and there will be no criminal record. There will always be an arrest record, however, and a court record of the original charge. Anyone researching the public court records of NM will find the dismissed case.

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Answered on 4/02/09, 12:20 pm


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