Yes.
criminal conviction
A charge is merely an accusation; probable cause is needed to charge someone, but that is a low standard. A conviction means that a judge or jury found you guilty; guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is required for a conviction and that is a very high standard. If you are charged but not convicted, a normal background check won't show it.
One can search someone's criminal background for free from the following places: "Crimcheck", "Easybackgroundchecks", "DMV", "Criminal searches", "LexisNexis", to name a few.
No, a criminal record is not the same thing as a criminal complaint. A complaint is an accusation, which may or may not result in a conviction. Only a conviction of a crime will result in a criminal record. If someone has complained about you, that does not in itself make you guilty of a crime.
It is important to conduct background checks in case someone has a criminal background they are not being truthful about.
criminal conviction of a felony offense
You can request a copy of your own criminal background check from a reputable background check company or contact the police department in the jurisdiction where the check may have been conducted. Some background check companies also offer notification services that alert individuals if their background has been requested. Alternatively, you can ask the person directly if they have conducted a criminal background check on you.
you would have to have some personal info and pay for a criminal background
Anytime they have a valid cause to look into someone's background and criminal history in order to further their investigation.
Typically, you will not be notified if someone has conducted a criminal background check on you unless they ask for your permission to do so. Employers, landlords, and other entities that may run background checks are generally required to inform you and seek your permission before conducting the check.
You can usually obtain a criminal background check from your local police department, online background check services, or through third-party agencies that specialize in background checks. Some employers may also require you to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
by lookinng for employers who will hire someone who has a criminal background.