Juvenile offenses
I was arrested as a minor for
suspicion of robbery, counseled and
then released twice. Each time, it
was mistaken identity and my
charges were dropped. However, I
was charged with possesion of a
concealed weapon (knife, starter
pistol) and sentenced to 10 days of
Juvenile Alternative Work Service
time and given 1 year of probation.
My records were supposedly sealed
when I joined the Marine Corps and
the recruiter went with me to the
courthouse to have the records
sealed.
Now, I'm told that I must disclose
these arrests each time I apply for a
job even though the record was
sealed.
I'm in the Human Resources field and
have learned that only convictions
must be disclosed and not 'Have you
ever been convicted, fined, or placed
on probation for any violation of law
regardless of subsequent court
action, dismissal, or expungment?'
Is this illegal to ask?
Re: Juvenile offenses
Your question is not in my field, so I wouldn't want to steer you wrong. I suggest you re post under the criminal law, juvenile law, and employment law sections so those attorneys can assist you.
All the best,
Bryan
Becker Attorneys
877.201.8728
