Misdemeanor (Criminal) Traffic Charge
I was found guilty but with adjudicated withheld (no conviction). I will get it sealed but with high-level background checks it will definitely (in some way - don't know how it will be listed exactly) show up.
Specifically, its "leaving the scene of accident with more than $50 in damage". I busted the tail light of a $75k Range Rover in some upscale Miami mall - thought nobody saw me and fled the scene. I suppose I got what I deserved.
I did traffic school and paid restitution to the victim.
Questions:
1) How screwed am I?
2) Do they ask only about convictions or also about adjudication withheld?
3) If the former, How to explain it on forms? And should I explain it even if they only ask about convictions since it might show up either way.
4) Any other advice/info pertaining to my specific situation.
I know I'm a jerk for doing this. :(





Traffics okay
Traffics okay
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I think usually on job
I think usually on job applications they'll ask you to disclose any convictions "other than minor traffic violations" or some similar wording. Just be upfront about it is all you can really do.
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trust me when i say this,
trust me when i say this, don't sweat it and forget about it. this is nothing. not even nothing
It's a summary offense. If
It's a summary offense. If they want to hire you, they may not care. If they don't, if they don't use this as a reason, they'll find something else.
In different states the law will vary. For instance, in Australia, crimes with no conviction recorded only show up (to the best of my knowledge), on applications to work for children, work in government, court systems (ie. to get admitted to practice law), and when you apply to practice medicine.
One of the easiest ways to find out is head down to your local police station and try to order a police report for yourself (costs about $45). You'll find out what's on it.
And find out a way that proves you learnt something from it, and spin it into a life lesson. Otherwise when they find out, they may wonder how they could trust you in the future, with any high risk responsibilities.