Is Being Fined for a Misdemeanor the Same as Being Convicted?
Question by packerfan: Is being fined for a misdemeanor the same as being convicted?
A little over 5 years ago, I was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia–a misdemeanor. I went up in front of a judge, plead guilty and was fined. I paid the fine, and that was the end of it.
When a job application has the question “Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?” and I answer “no”, am I lying?
I was just wondering if it’s still considered a conviction when there was no jail time or probation involved.
Also, I haven’t touched illegal drugs in years, so drug testing is not a problem for me.
Best answer:
Answer by Ed
it is considered a conviction, why else do you think you paid a fine?
Answer by Billy Bob
yes..
Most places even Casey’s General Stores to make donuts at 2am does background checks on people. An employer already will know why you were arrested and shouldn’t be asking you, They also do drug test and some places do random drug test to see if your taking them. With 20 million out of work and things not looking good until we get a new President in 12 I would be very careful at work since just a puff of a weed will stay in your blood stream for 6 weeks that could be detected.
yes, you plead guilty, you were convicted.