What to do about a bad check charge that is 6 years old?

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What to do about a bad check charge that is 6 years old?

I accidentally wrote a check for $65 and it bounced. I missed the letter from the store and it ended up at the magistrate. I ended up pleading guilty and paid $283. I know it is a summary offense but will this be on a background check for employers? Do I have to say yes to the question on the application asking if I have ever committed a crime? Also how can I get this expunged?

Asked on February 27, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you can, go back to court in which you plead guilty to see if the original charge was taken under a delayed sentencing statue. This means that although you plead guilty, upon successful completion of any probation or conditions (i.e. paying $283.00), your case would have been dismissed. If it was dismissed, then you do not have to check that you have been convicted or committed a crime. If the case was not dismissed, then you would have to mark yes, and I would advise you to contact a criminal defense attorney to see if you are eligible for a criminal expungement to have the entire case removed from your criminal record.

 


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