Q: Should I answer yes or no to conviction question on job application?
I am 16 years old and I live in Maricopa, Arizona. I am looking to apply for a job, but they asked "Have you ever been of or sentenced for any violation of the law?" on their application. When I was 14 years old, I took a plea deal and I plead guilty to two misdemeanors and got placed on probation for a year(I have since successfully completed probation). Because I am still a minor and they are still on my record, do I have to say yes? What are the consequences if I lie about the convictions?
A: If you lie about the convictions and they find out you will be fired and potentially worse. The best option is to disclose and let them know you have grown. It is usually the lying about prior convictions that gets people into trouble, not the actual conviction.
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