Simpsonville, SC asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for South Carolina

Q: Can I answer no to the question listed below if I was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor? No conviction occurred.

"Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to a felony of any kind or to a non-felony crime involving drugs or moral turpitude?"

I was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting. I completed PTI and was never convicted and never plead guilty. I then had the charge expunged.

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Stephen Grooms
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Stephen Grooms
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  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Licensed in South Carolina

A: The answer to your question is "yes". You can state that you have never been convicted, assuming this is your only criminal court case. PTI is not a conviction, it is a diversion program that allows you to resolve your charge without going to court and entering a plea.

Best of luck

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