Overlook it for what reason? That they won't arrest you for an old charge? That they will overlook it in their hiring practices and employ you? The chances of them hiring an ex-felon (as a sworn officer) is zero. Federal law forbids and prohibits convicted felons from every carrying, owning, or possessing firearms.
esponging a 33 year old drug felony charge
A non-proccessed felony charge means 1.) That a person has been accused of a felony crime (one that will result in a minimum of 5 years in prison if convicted) and is awaiting a preliminary hearing, or 2.) A felony charge that was dropped.
Three years
If you were convicted of the felony, you may not possess a firearm. If you were not found guilty, you may. Charge is a very vague term.
Probably not. With the exception of crimes such as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a prior charge or conviction is irrelevant to the new charge. If convicted of the new charge, the prior offense could impact sentencing.
In Virginia, a felony charge can generally stay on your criminal background check indefinitely. However, there may be certain circumstances where you can request to have it expunged or sealed from your record after a certain period of time has passed. It's best to consult with a legal professional for specific advice regarding your situation.
Vandalism is typically a misdemeanor charge. However, if the damage is severe and the damage is at least $1,000, the charge can become a felony.
Criminal records are forever.
It depends on the state and exact charge. In Illinois, police or the state's attorney may file misdemeanor charges up to 18 months after the incident and most felony charges up to 3 years after. Some exemptions apply.
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no more than 5 years
Yes! I have a felony theft charge and ive been with Houston Fire for years. It can be done! You cant quit. F*ck these people who say you can't.