Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio
Crimal background check for employment
About 18 years ago, I was convicted of petty shoplifting, second offense-same crime which I believe is a felony. I served no jail time only probation. My question is : Must I still answer yes on employment applications to their question of any crime convictions? How far are background checks conducted on pre-employment screenings?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Crimal background check for employment
It depends on the employer. If you think that they will check that far back then you need to put the reference on your resume. If you do not place it on and they later find out it is then up to you to explain that it happened when you were a kid and hopefully the employer will buy it. Normally I would suggest expungement, but you are not eligible as you have at least 2 convictions on your record.
Good Luck.
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