A felon with deferred sentence looking for jobs
Hello,I worked in a retail store in Oklahoma in 2008. after working there for about 6 months, I asked management about training to be a team lead. while I was in training. I was accused of stealing 700 dollars. I told my lawyer I wasn't a thief and that I loved my job. He asked me if I was willing to take a lie detector test and I said absolutely. then he decided against it for whatever reason. Anyways, he convinced me to waive my right to a preliminary hearing and to take a plea bargain. I wanted to prove my innocence but I didn't have the money and I was scared that I would lose somehow. I plead no contest and received a 3 year deferred sentence and I'm due back in court in 2012 to have my record expunged. But for now its making it very difficult to find a job. All my work experience involves cash handling and it seems no one wants to hire someone without previous experience. I don't know where to look or how to start. I don't have a very stable work history, and this pending felony is really making it hard.... any suggestions?
A felon with deferred sentence looking for jobs
Hello,
Because you have a deferred sentence, you do not have a conviction. Usually a deferred sentence is an agreement which probation and a fine are given. Once you complete the terms of your agreement, the charges are usually dropped. You will however still have an arrest record involving theft. As I often advise ex-offenders and felons with this type of charge, perhaps you should look for different jobs since your charge involved theft.
Another option is to see if expungement is an option in your state. Expungement will help to hide the charge from public view.
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A felon with deferred sentence looking for jobs
