What happens if you've been convicted of a misdemeanor in one state and move to another state where the same crime is a felony?
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I have a misdemeanor stalking conviction and am thinking about moving to another state. According to the law of my prospective new state, stalking is punishable by a felony charge. When asked by employers can I say I have a misdemeanor stalking and not a felony?
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If you plead or where convicted of a misdemeanor. It is always a misdemeanor, period. What another state considers a felony is not relevent.
So, when you are asked by your employeer. Your answer is that you were convicted of a misdemeanor.
Hope this helps.
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