FionaApplebaum
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I have a class 6 misdameanor (was originally an open Class 6 Felony) charge from 1994. In December of 2009, I filed for this to be set aside. It has been...How do I answer the following question on a job application: Have you ever been convicted of anything other than a minor traffic violation?
2nd question: How do I explain what having this charge set aside means to a prospective employer? Is it accurate for me to say that the state of AZ no longer considers me guilty of this charge? I'm afraid a background check will show this charge (I'm sure it will) and will or won't show the set-aside judgement. What if a prospective employer accuses me of lying if I can answer "No", never been convicted of anything other than a traffic violation. I am in no way looking to be dishonest or hide my past, I just need to be a more informed person in regards to these legal procedures. ~ Thank you very much...
2nd question: How do I explain what having this charge set aside means to a prospective employer? Is it accurate for me to say that the state of AZ no longer considers me guilty of this charge? I'm afraid a background check will show this charge (I'm sure it will) and will or won't show the set-aside judgement. What if a prospective employer accuses me of lying if I can answer "No", never been convicted of anything other than a traffic violation. I am in no way looking to be dishonest or hide my past, I just need to be a more informed person in regards to these legal procedures. ~ Thank you very much...