If my job application asked if I was ever convicted of a crime, can they turn me down for not disclosing an arrest with no conviction?

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If my job application asked if I was ever convicted of a crime, can they turn me down for not disclosing an arrest with no conviction?

Asked on July 15, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

It is entirely possible that you may not get the job you want if you state that you have never been convicted of a crime but have been arested for a crime. You need to realize that the question on your job application asks if you were convicted of a crime which you state you were not.

As such, you need to answer the question honestly and hope for the best on your job application.


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