underage/fake ID charge
So I am a college student and I was recently charged with "possession of false identification" and "minor in possession of alcohol" and my trial is coming up. unfortunately, it happened in a state where they are very strict with these charges, so I doubt I can get them dropped, I will probably have to do some sort of probation then have them dismissed/sealed(not expunged). I know these forums are redundant and annoying, but I have heard that the fake ID charge will be a big issue for me getting into IB as it is a "dishonest" crime. If anyone has any insight as to how banks will view this on a background check it would be much appreciated.
not sure if it makes a difference, but I just looked and the actual charge was "possession of false identification to purchase alcohol as a minor," and they were both misdemeanor charges
I really have no idea what to expect but a lot of times they will accept a guilty plea and drop one of the charges against you... try to get that one dropped. Nobody is going to care about an underage, but they would care more about false ID. I would not stress out too much personally because 1) it's out of your control and 2) when it's all said and done, it will not be as bad as you likely think it will be.
Use this as motivation to walk the straight and narrow and work on yourself to be the best person you can be. Disassociate from people who behave like this and start hanging around kids who prioritize their careers and have a more long term view. I've been there before.
dude...nobody will care (ok, maybe 1 in 100 will care)...it will just be a funny story (so i got caught using a fake ID...). Everybody knows that everybody drinks in college, and 75% of undergads are all underage...so how can any of them drink legally? Answer: they can't. Nobody Cares.
Last time I had a FS client I had like 3 sets of fingerprints taken before I could even enter the building. There is a half decent chance that he would have an offer pulled for this in today's world. I think you're being a little quick to dismiss this situation. If it was a minor consumption of alcohol or public intoxication charge then I would agree with you. A fake ID charge might just be enough to have an offer pulled though.