Q: Hello. My question is... what if you have a misdemeanor on your record and want to get into Law school?
I was harassed by a man at a restaurant and the public called police to help. As I was leaving to get away from him I was walking away on the sidewalk when a police officer came from behind me and grabbed me. I didn't know it was an officer and back kicked him. I was arrested and let go on a misdemeanor of assault on a public servant. I want to go to law school but don't know if this will get in the way.
A: I would need to know what happened to your case after you were arrested. If it was dismissed or refused, you could get the arrest record expunged.
Teri A. Walter agrees with this answer
A: What do you mean when you say you were "let go on a misdemeanor"? If the case was filed as a Class A misdemeanor, the State Bar will be very interested whether you pleaded guilty. Saying you didn't know he was a poice officer when you back-kicked him is the same as saying you were not guilty of the offense. This won't work well if you pleaded guilty to something you are now saying you were not guilty of. Please re-submit your inquiry.
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