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Misdemeanor

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WAGGS, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Sep 11, 2008 #1
    WAGGS

    WAGGS Bobtail Member

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    Ok I start training on Monday and was asked if I have any criminal convictions. My ticket was a traffic violation in another stated for speeding, evading when I was young and stupid on a motorcycle. I plead it down to one violation which was a Misdemeanor

    Does this constitute a criminal conviction? I supplied the carrier with my driving record and is is listed on there but really doesn't say what it is. I didn't go to jail or anything just payed a fine and lost the right to drive in that state for a year. This happened back in 92 and I dont even remember what the charge eventually became. Will this show up somewhere else or am I worrying over nothing? My driving record that the carrier is requesting should be the same as the one I gave them so should I bring it up? I have til 1 PM today to figure this out.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2008 #2
    witchwaywest

    witchwaywest Medium Load Member

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    Evading can be put into two catagories.Felony and misdemeanor.They are both considered criminal acts.I see you plead down so I assume you went from felony evading to misdemeanor evading.I would rather have a misdemeanor on my record than a felony.State law varies.Some states will allow the conviction to be expunged from your record if you were under 21 years old at the time of your conviction.If this wasn't the case it will stay on your record for life.Unlike simple motor vehicle violations,criminal acts don't disappear after time.I would be honest with any future employer about your conviction.Your honesty might not land the job but then again it might.You might want to check with the court in the state that you were convicted and find the status of your record.It may have been expunged.Also call DMV and see exactly what your abstract states for prior violations.So again call the court and call the DMV.Good Luck.
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2008 #3
    dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    I would bring it up myself. Simply for clarification purposes.

    They'll do what they are going to do, regardless.

    It's a matter of honesty for the most part. And easily overlooked by most companies due to the nature of the conviction, and the amount of time lapse.
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2008 #4
    slopoke1966

    slopoke1966 Bobtail Member

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    Tell them,if you don't and they find out later it could be bad
     
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  7. Sep 11, 2008 #5
    WAGGS

    WAGGS Bobtail Member

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    I called them and told them about it and he said that it wont be an issue. However he did say that I was smart to let them know about it before they found it on their own. I know it wasn't a felony or a "gross" Misdemeanor just a misdemeanor. It is so old that I nearly forgot about it. They just want to make sure I can cross state and international borders in a truck. Thanks for the replies I'm glad I called them. Ah to be young an stupid....cant wait for my kids to start driving....they are just like I was :biggrin_2551:
     
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