Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin
if I were to get arrested for shoplifting and given a fine and court date, will this affect me getting any jobs that I may apply for? How long does this stay on record for?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Criminal convictions of all types in WI stay on one's record permenantly and can adversely effect employability for life. This includes shoplifting. However, with the consent of the DA, persons under age 21 can sometimes come back to court and request expungement for meisdemeanore convictions after they have remained out of trouble for an extended period and succesfully completed their sentence. Another way to avoid a criminal record is to talk the DA into reducing the charge to a noncriminal matter such as an ordinance violation, or into some sort of hold open agreement. You are more likely to get all of these if you are represented by an experienced criminal lawyer. My comments here are not intended as legal advice, not to create an attorney client relationship.
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