misdemeanor battery

It really depends on where this happened. And whether you have been "convicted" by a Judge.

Typically, a misdemeanor doesn't involve the court system per se. It's something you are just fined for, and you're done.

My best advice. Go down and have your record pulled and take a look at it, it may not even be there.

Many smaller communities have the Chief Of Police, as the "judge" involving misdemeanors. And they rarely place it on your file.

 

Actually misdemeanors cover some fairly serious crimes, of which battery is one - it's a crime of violence. Misdemenors are punishable by fines and in many places, up to six months in jail. Any conviction of a misdemenor will result in a criminal record, and an entry in NCIC. It will show up on an internet search of your record, even if you only receive probation.

As to whether it is an employment problem - maybe. Battery is a violent crime against a person albeit not as serious as a felony, and many employers will black ball you for it. It does depend on the state (labor laws) you are applying for employment in - some exclude misdemenors, some have a time limit, but in others its there forever. Check with the state department of labor on that.

If it's going to appeal - GET AN ATTORNEY!

 

Anyone who thinks a misdemeanor isn't a matter of strict record has been seriously misled. Infractions, maybe, but still highly viewable. Most employers assume misdemeanors were really felonies that plead down, which is typical.

 

you can't have any guns from a misdemeanor?never heard of that before.for a felony yes.i would talk to a lawyer if i was you and see what he says.

 

why break up a fight where you can get hurt in the process? let the goof balls fighting get caught by the police or let them knock one anothers teeth out till they are done. no good comes from breaking up a fight.

 

Yes, but this is a catch-22. A serious offense will result in a record. But you'll find that many communities in the nations heartland, aren't as anal as cities like NY, LA, Atlanta, Miami.

Take my small community. Unless you rape, murder, use drugs, or put someone in the hospital. It's doubtful the charge and/or conviction will go on any record.

The majority of misdemeanors committed within the city limits, are handled by the Chief of Police. Outside the city limit, it's handled by a Justice of the Peace. The person charged, never sees a Judge. Unless they're crazy enough to ask for one.

Take for example the charge of "Paraphernalia", If you get hit with it here (my hometown), you'll pay a fine of about $200. There won't be a record of it anywhere, afterward. You'll never see the back of a squad car.

Whereas, if you go 60 miles east into Alabama and get caught. You'll pay almost $700 in fines, court cost AND be ordered into a drug rehab program...and do 2 years probation ON PAPER. This happens after you've been bailed out of jail.

Both states consider it a misdemeanor.

Lets consider your driving record. If I get a speeding ticket within the city limits of my hometown. It will NEVER appear on any database. It will cost the hell out of me. But it won't go on record. The same applies to tickets issued by the Highway Patrol, in certian counties.

It has nothing to do with who you know, that could get you in more trouble. It has everything to do with what you know.

Do you have a car that will go 200 mph? Want to drive it that fast? I know a place to do it. Even if you're caught, there will NEVER be a record of it on your CDL. It will cost you about 2 weeks pay though.