i got a tresspassing ticket for being on a roof and didnt go to court because the cop didnt sign it will it pop up when i get fingerprinted for a job
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i got a tresspassing ticket for being on a roof and didnt go to court because the cop didnt sign it will it pop up when i get fingerprinted for a job
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Criminal Law, New York
Answers:
M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Although I do not practice law in the State of New York, your concern with respect to background checks for employment purposes appears to be slightly misplaced. Just because an officer does not sign a ticket it does not necessarily mean that the matter was terminated in your favor. It is equally possible that there is a warrant out for your arrest for failure to appear in court with respect to your trespassing charge. Thus, while trespassing is generally a misdemeanor, failure to appear is a more serious matter that would likely result in adverse employment consequences. Therefore, prior to worrying about background checks I would suggest finding out how the trespassing charge was resolved (i.e. was it dismissed, nolle'd, is there a warrant) and then proceed from that point forward.
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