Q: Are law enforcement jobs aloud to open records that have been expunged. The charge was muncipal loitering non drug.
I was arrested in 2009 and charged with shoplifting. I did not engage in the shoplifting, I was with people that did and was unaware of their actions. I drove them to the store, this was during the holidays. My charge was amended to a municipal Loitering charge non drug related. I had the charge expunged and the record sealed. I know that the charge can still be seen, will this be an issue and can it affect my changes of a law enforcement career? I appreciate all insight in to this matter. I just graduated with my BA and MPA since this time and have never been in any form of trouble since.
A: Yes many government jobs including law enforcement, the military and even some civil jobs can still see an expunged record such as government contractors that deal with sensitive issues. Your original charges and convictions can also still be seen on the internet, thus expungments are not the be all and end all they once were.
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