Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

employment/deferred adjudication

I am applying for a job in publishing. When asked on the application if I have been found guilty of a crime do I have to disclose a deferred adjudication for possession of marijuana from 1980? I completed 6 months probation.

Several years ago I did not pass a background check to volunteer in my child's school because of this offense.

Thanks


Asked on 4/27/07, 2:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Kimberly Tucker The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker

Re: employment/deferred adjudication

The legally correct answer to the Q of GUILT is "no" if you completed deferred. However, they will see the charge when they do a background check - just like they did at the school. You really should look into a non-disclosure (ND).

Call us if you are interested in getting an ND. 972.306.3330

Kimberly Tucker

www.kgtlaw.com

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Answered on 4/27/07, 3:10 pm


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