If it occurred after your 18th birthday, it will become a permanent part of your criminal history record.
No, the misdemeanor shows on your record. You pled to, and were convicted of, a misdemeanor and that's what the record will show.
Yes even a misdemeanor gives you a record
Persons having a misdemeanor record are not prohibited from purchasing firearms
If your criminal record indicates you were convicted and served time for a MISDEMEANOR I wouldn't rock the boat if I were you. Be happy, a misdemeanor is easier for a potential employer to overlook than a felony offense.
No a felony never goes away. It is a part of your permanent record. If Washington allows it, you may be able to expunge the record.
Yes, it's a request to have your record EXPUNGED.
Yes, any felony will show on a persons record, even a deferred sentence will still show on a record.
Yes, it is classified as a criminal offense.
yes just as long its not a felony Actually, it depends on what type of misdemeanor. If it is a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence, you cannot own a gun (or more specifically, you are a prohibited person).
Both misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses remain on your criminal record permanently, unless they are removed, such as by expungement.
A misdemeanor in an American court should not be a bother, as long as you are not on probation for it. A common infraction would be if you were a minor in the jurisdiction of the court putting it on your record. If you had a felony, then I would surely be concerned.
Any charge will stay on your record until you proceed with an expungement order through the court.