Wichita Falls, TX asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Employment Law and Family Law for Texas

Q: will a charge of "assault family violence" from 5 years ago affect employment after graduating from college?

just curiosity, thank you

2 Lawyer Answers
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: It will be up to the individual potential employer as to how a criminal record will affect a candidate. You will not be able to to work at any job that requires you to possess a firearm

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Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Yes. Unless it is expunged, it will show up on a background check. Employers are more cautious of this type of arrest than they were in the days before the #MeToo movement.

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