So a while back, I got arrested for assault with bodily injury. .Short story some girls tried to jump me and I’m pepper sprayed one, and she called the cops, and I went to jail, but I was wondering does this come up in my background I need to get a job, but I’m scared I’ll be denied everywhere.
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Depends on the outcome of the case- until then, yes it will show.
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If you got charged with something then yes.
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Yes any arrest will pop up on a background check. Only way it will not pop up is if you get it expunged.
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If you were charged, yes it will show. If you went to jail for it then I’m guessing you were charged.
Yes it will of you were charged with it. And it’s an assault charge so it’s probably going to be difficult to find someone to hire you depending on how long ago it was
It shouldn’t unless you were actually convicted. Charged and convicted are not the same. Unless the case is still open then it will show a pending case
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What happened when you went to court?
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The Walmart I worked for hired a felon. While an assault charge may impact you being able to work some jobs, if you have a valid explanation like yours they may not hold it against you at others.
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We’re you convicted?
Yes more than likely it will but some states depending on what you are applying for employers can get a waiver and hire you anyways. Hope you get the job! 
It will show up, if that matters to them idk
Were you charged, found guilty and convicted??? If it was only an arrest and you were not charged or convicted it shouldn’t show. Also in many states they only look back 7 or 10 years so depending how long ago it may not show.
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Not unless you were found guilty and sentenced
I had a misdemeanor when I was 18 (31 now) and my charge still showed up when I was applying for state jobs.
A lot of places will still hire you.
If you were actually found guilty for it then yes. Just be honest on your application. The place I work at your through a temp service for an average of 2 years before you actually get hired on full time. If there’s something on your record and you don’t put it on the application to be hired on full time then they fire you. They don’t care as long as it’s on the application. I’ve known a few people that just went to the police dept and had them print their record out for them and they stapled it to their applications. I work on an assembly line making cars.
It will show but be honest about everything when they ask you most employers really only care if you’re honest. If you lie forget about it.
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Depends if you were charged. I know someone that got their charged dropped down and they still get jobs. There are jobs that hire folks with a history. It’s the severe felony charges that they plead guilty with, that sticks.
Just be honest about it because if you are hired and they find out you’ll probably get fired for being deceitful
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Just be honest with the employer. Period. They will appreciate that.
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You can search on yourself with the public records and see what comes up.
Depends on the type of back ground check done…here is a good site for reference
Just be honest with your potential employer and tell them what happened.
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You just have to be honest and tell them while there interviewing you that’s what I did when I was in my addiction years ago and I got the job been a mail handler almost 4 years now 
Arrests will show. But most places only want the convictions. Don’t let fear hold you back
It is against the law to companys to stop from getting a job. They well tried to do it. You can fight for what ever job you want. This law came out 2 years ago. Anybody can get a job. If they want to work.
Yes. Unless you get that record purged or expunged from your record, it will show up.
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It will show. It will show whether it is pending, you’ve been convicted, or if it was dismissed. I do background checks on clients daily and it shows everything.
Was it an arrest or a conviction? If it was just an arrest probably not- if you were found guilty or plead guilty, it will affect a background check
My understanding is yes it will show up. However if you are told there is a background check I’d be upfront about what they’ll find and explain the situation. It’s better to explain before they find out. Also I would also that a key factor would be the type of job you are applying for. For instance if you are applying for a bank job and had an arrest for theft (even if it was erroneous) they may hesitate to hire you even if you are honest because the two can correlate.
It depends… Yes it will show up on a report. But if u was arrested and charges dropped just get a deposition. Cuz I go through this… People say have it expunged but if im innocent why…So just keep a record…
I used to be a Correctional Officer. It shows arrest date, charge, and the disposition of the charge (sentenced, dismissed, acquitted).
If you were formerly charged, than yes it will show up. Years back I was given a conditional sentence for some pretty hefty charges, which meant I did a year of probation, stayed out of trouble for 2 years after and I’d be pardoned (charges all went away) but during the waiting period my charges would still show on a background check. Thankfully I completed all steps and officially have an absolutely clean record and I’m no longer searchable
Yes, even if charges are dropped they will still show unless you get an expungement.
I got arrested once for using profanity on a street( long story but had to do with ex). One job just said we assume it a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and l got hired and that was for a nursing.
If you wasn’t charged then no, it won’t flag up x
im sure it will show on records for a while my son got blamed for something what he did not do but it will be with him for a while which is not fair
They can depending on the checks🤷♀️ Look yourself up. I have a rough arrest that still shows but I would never let that stop me from trying a single thing
Unless the place just has a zero tolerance policy you should tell them upfront, this establishes a line of trust and gives you a chance to let them decide without jumping to conclusions bc your charge does look concerning if you don’t know what happened and may move you down their list of hires
An arrest shouldn’t come up on a background check but a conviction will.
Ask where u got arrested
Yes it will but after so long it wont show up anymore. I have a domestic charge
Get copy of police report if it shows what you say happened I think an employer would understand you were protecting yourself. Not sure why if you were protecting yourself that anything even happened
Yes even if dropped. You would have to get an expungement.
Every criminal encounter shows up in a criminal background check. Whether they’re old, new or dismissed.
They don’t disappear.
Just go to the jail and get a background check done on yourself. The jail where I live charges maybe $3 a copy and it shows everything on your record.
The arrest will show but without a conviction it shouldn’t matter
If it was a conviction it will
I’m a felon so I think I can help with this subject, first thing, be honest, explain to them the situation, If you can find a way to be relatable and respectful to a employer it makes securing the job much easier. If I can find jobs you’ll be fine with just a misdemeanor!
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If it’s a felony it will but if it’s a mistamenoir they don’t go by that … And if you wasn’t charged that’s even better
You won’t be denied “everywhere”. If you try hard enough you’ll find a job 
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Yes, but only for certain types of checks I was arrested at 19 for not allowing a cop to search the car I was driving. The judge threw it out but it still shows up on my checks for teaching
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Spent conviction will come up, best to be honest
Too many Variables to comment… Depends on the Original Arrest, what was plead or agreed upon between Defendant and Prosecutor. Keep in mind Prosecutions and Arrests are 2 different items…Did the case go before a Board or Judge or dismissed beforehand…Frequently Plea Deals made that never go before a Judge…Paperwork Formality…
Yes. It may not show up on local And state records but it will Definitely show up on your FBI record. I had to jump through hoops and show all
Paperwork showing the dismissal of charges because it never got the correct disposition put on record. I kept all my paperwork just in case someone asks for it.
Yes it does even if you weren’t convicted of the crime it’ll still show up
Most employers are only looking for felonies.
Just be honest to the employer. If they found out you lied all possibilities of getting the position is out. Honesty is the way
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Yes it does. I went to court because my dogs got loose and went to the pound. And that was on my background check.
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All you have to do is explain it’s a misdemeanor for one and defence so and last last 5years
If no court appearance and no conviction then it is not an issue. If you are asked about it by all means explain. Most people would understand your situation.
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Yes it will but most employers will value your honesty. Just tell them the situation. It sounds like you were the victim and trying to defend yourself.
Whatever you do be honest in the interview…tell them about it, own it and let them know thats not who you are now… good luck you got this!
We’ve paid to have a couple background checks…I think at most it was $30. Worth it to see 
And I agree with these guys be honest!!
Arrested or convicted? Arrested no… convicted depends if you’re honest about the situation or not with you future employer
If it is an open case it isn’t part of your record yet. Innocent until proven guilty. If you haven’t seen a judge & have no warrants on it you are good for now
It really depends on the state you live in, the job you are applying for and the degree of the charge. A lot of jobs only look at felony and misdemeanor charges, summary charges usually don’t show up. Good luck.
It sure does! You won’t be able to get an apartment either.
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You won’t know, if you don’t try …
You’ve been arrested not convicted It’s open case not a part of your record yet
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Just be honest to employer
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In NC if you are charged, whether or not you are convicted or it’s dismissed, it will show up on your record.
Don’t let that deter you from seeking employment.
An arrest can show up on a background check depending on the charge and the state you live in
Have your records sealed. That way they can’t look back on it and your finger prints are cleared.
Of course it will show up. It took me 7 years to pass a background check after being released.
Go to sheriff office and request a copy. You will have to pay for it, but then you will know 
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In Florida yes!!! Google it for your state
Arrests are never removed from your record. If you’re convicted that’s another story. Deferred judgments (you’re allowed 2 your lifetime) only grants you the privilege to never have to admit you were convicted of a crime, but… they are not removed from your criminal history. Also be careful to examine verbiage on applications… for instance there a difference between being CONVICTED and being CHARGED, otherwise you can be terminated for providing false information on an application.
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Yes it does my husband mom had him arrested over stupid pennies when he was 20 years old and he is 43 now nothing came from him he was released after a day and when we went for foster care it came up but thankfully the foster system seen it was silly
Assault DOES come up on your background check. A few years ago, I was in an abusive relationship. When I was tired of the abuse, one night I fought back. All I did was push him away from me and scream when he had me pinned in a corner. He called the cops and while they were on their way, he busted his own nose open. When the cops arrived, he told them that I punched him in the face. I was arrested, booked, released in PR and issued a court date. In the meantime, I had applied for a job and they called for an interview. I interviewed and was offered the job. I ended up starting before my background had come back. After about a week, HR called me and told me my background had come back and it showed the assault charge as “pending”. HR told me that they couldn’t terminate me based on that status, but that if I was found guilty, they would terminate my employment. My ex ended up dropping the charges, so I was able to keep my job. This was a medical facility, so working with patients, I couldn’t have an assault charge. I think that some employers look for certain things on background checks. You can’t have an assault charge while working for a medical facility because you’re working with patients. You can’t have a theft charge working at a bank/credit complaint/ warehouse etc, because you’re working with valuables. I know someone with an assault charge that works in a warehouse. I know someone with a theft charge that works fast food. And there are certain companies that hire felons and parolees solely for the purpose of giving a second chance. My suggestion, apply wherever you want and if you get an interview, make it a point to tell them about it upfront. That way no one wastes their time. Good luck!
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Don’t be a poon, just apply and let happen what will happen. It’s worth the risk if you need the money, don’t let anything stop you!
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Only if you’ve been convicted
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I’m sorry. You got arrested for defending yourself?!?
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Were you charged? Or did they just hold you for 24 hours?
My job only cares if it was a felon
Yes it will of course
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Depends how long ago it was and if there was a conviction like a caution or more, if no conviction it shouldn’t show.
if there was, I think if it’s over 10 years ago then it won’t show, unless you are working with children or somewhere with security, then they would have an advanced police check which would show it on (this is just my know of it but may not be completely correct)
If you are required to have a DBS, it Will not show up on a basic check but on an enhanced check.
Obviously.
Any arrests, tickets, jail time, credit history, education and employment is going to show up.
Went to jail for pepper spray lmao more like u beat a woman and if it a police check yes it will
Depending on weather it was recorded or not. I was arrested twice for common assault and both times judge let me off with a fine but no record. When I print mine now just is a blank page with a police header at the top.
My friend was denied a job in healthcare because of an arrest from an auto accident. It was not a felony and it was dismissed but she was still denied the job and had no other prior convictions or a record of any kind. 
if you weren’t convicted nothing should come up on a regular background check. however, more important places like banks, pharmacies, schools etc. and most management level positions do at least a level 2 background check. i’ve had an arrest come up on a higher level check just be honest and up front and it should be fine
Yes it will since you were convicted and went to jail…However depending on how the charges are in your state it is probably only a misdemeanor…the thing is why did you end up in jail? It was self defense based on what you wrote
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Schools can get your arrests and convictions because its with kids others felonies are on there for 7 years and musdeamors are 5 years.
Arrest/charges absolutely show up on background checks. But make sure you know if it was a felony or misdemeanor charge and or/conviction. Applications ask specific questions about charges vs. conviction. And misdemeanor vs. felony. Employers want to know what you have done to resolve the issue. If you were not convicted, did you do probation? Are you actively fighting the courts for a “not guilty” plea? Whatever you do, don’t leave it out of your application IF the question is asked. Many employers are cool if you are up front about everything.
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