Norcross, GA asked in Consumer Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Georgia

Q: Will shop lifting show on background if yes how can i make a payment or something make it not visible to employer?

Hi i did shoplifting in 2015 and the case was closed in 2016 january.I was asked to work some hours as punishment and i paid the fees als.But my question is will it show on my background check bacause i got a job.Please let me know what are the steps for me to remove it to not show up in background check beacuse they told me if i pay 250 dollars or something it wont be visible to any employer or something like that.Please help ASAP i was waiting for job since so long.

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Titus Thomas Nichols
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  • Marietta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You should contact an attorney so they can properly counsel you on whether Record Expungement would be applicable.

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