- Jurisdiction
- California
In 1998 when I was 18 I got into a car accident. My friend in the car died. I have no memory of the event (I was sober) and a witness said she saw what looked like my tire blow out and I swerved out of control.
The parents of my friend did not want me prosecuted. However, the DA wanted to charge me with involuntary vehicular manslaughter. I did go to court and was given 250 hours of community service.
My question is, on job applications that ask if I was ever convicted of any crime or offense, do I have to answer yes? I honestly don't remember if I pleaded anything and my parents said they don't remember the details either. I figure it's best to say yes and explain the situation but I really don't like talking about it and would rather not have to.
Thanks.
The parents of my friend did not want me prosecuted. However, the DA wanted to charge me with involuntary vehicular manslaughter. I did go to court and was given 250 hours of community service.
My question is, on job applications that ask if I was ever convicted of any crime or offense, do I have to answer yes? I honestly don't remember if I pleaded anything and my parents said they don't remember the details either. I figure it's best to say yes and explain the situation but I really don't like talking about it and would rather not have to.
Thanks.