A misdemeanor stays on your record forever unless you have it sealed or expunged. Even if you have the record sealed or expunged, law enforcement can access the record. But the general public can’t.

Having a misdemeanor record does not sound like a big deal. But some charges, such as petit theft, are considered crimes of dishonesty. These crimes can keep you from getting a job. Crimes such as simple or domestic battery or drug possession are misdemeanors that can keep you from getting professional licenses.

If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor, make sure you hire an attorney to help protect your rights. If you think you qualify for an expungement contact an attorney immediately to start the process. The sooner you can seal the record the better off you will be.

Yes. Misdemeanor arrests show up on a background check. Crimes such as petit theft or drug possession may keep you from getting a job or a professional license if it is found on your record.

If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor, talk to a lawyer immediately! Protect your rights. If you have a misdemeanor on your record, contact an attorney to see if you qualify for expungement. An attorney can discuss what you can do about keeping your record as clean as possible.

It is common for people to say “oh, it’s just a misdemeanor.” But some misdemeanor charges can have serious consequences. So it is a good idea to hire an attorney. For example:

• Some misdemeanors can result in suspension of your driver’s license even if the charge has nothing to do with driving. If you are convicted of charges such as petit theft and possession of marijuana your license will be suspended.
• Petit theft charges are crimes of dishonesty that can be counted against you when looking for a job.
• Any type of drug charge, including misdemeanor marijuana charges, can result in the loss of financial aid and some scholarships.
• Domestic battery and battery charges are violent offenses that can keep you from getting some jobs and licenses. They can also keep you from being able to volunteer at your child’s school or in their extracurricular activities (such as sports or scouting).
• If you receive three or more driving on suspended license charges within a five year period, it may result in a five year suspension of your license.
• DUIs can be costly and increase insurance rates.

There are several other types of misdemeanor charges that have penalties that you may not realize. Make sure you talk to an attorney before accepting a plea to any misdemeanor charge. It may seem as though it is not big deal. But a misdemeanor plea can have unintended consequences.

It depends. Most employers will not hold a misdemeanor charge against you. However, as the job market gets more competitive more employers are taking criminal records into account.

It is becoming more common for an employer to refuse to hire a person if they are convicted of certain types of misdemeanors such as petit theft or possession of marijuana. Some restaurants will not hire you if you have been convicted of misdemeanors such as possession of alcohol underage or selling alcohol to a minor. If you are a home health aide or nurse, misdemeanor charges of battery or assault may keep you from getting a job or a keeping your license. Domestic charges can keep you from working with children in a school or daycare.

In these changing times a misdemeanor can be considered a big deal. Don’t risk it. If you have been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor offense make sure you contact a qualified attorney. They can represent your interests and protect your rights!

A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by less than one year in prison. If jail time is ordered in a misdemeanor case it is served in the county jail rather than a state prison.

Most DUI cases are misdemeanors. Other misdemeanors are crimes such as trespass, possession of paraphernalia and most petit theft charges.

It is common for people to say “oh, it’s just a misdemeanor.” But some misdemeanor charges can have serious consequences. Petit theft charges are crimes of dishonesty that can be counted against you when looking for a job. Some misdemeanors can result in suspension of your driver’s license even if the charge ahs nothing to do with driving