pending charges

Not all.

It's all about language. Most don't say "pending". They usually refer to "outstanding" or "unresolved."

We had one try to sneak in under the radar with trafficking and manufacturing charges on him. Made it to day 3 of orientation.

In the original posters case though. I honestly believe he would be okay. Since it has been resolved to a degree of satisfaction for the courts at this time.

But, I'm with GasHauler on this one. I would tell them about it. That way it's out there, and done with. The "current" situation is not enough to keep him from getting a job.

 

I agree that I would not try to hide it. The charge doesn't sound that bad on the surface, but then I don't know all the details. It is always better to be upfront. If it is a problem, it would be better to find out before going to orientation. The hiring company might want to see a copy of any paperwork concerning the charges before making a decision. Most of the time a misdemeanor is not a problem. The do scrutinize felonies a little closer. Most carriers won't even talk with you for at least 5-10 years after a felony conviction. Some won't hire anyone with a felony conviction. If it is drug related it may still be a problem after 10 years.

 

I would strongly urge you to talk with an attorney for the exact wording of your situation with the law. A 'pending' charge is one in which there has been no resolution, IOW the charge is scheduled to be heard in front of a judge. To me, it sounds as if you have already reached a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. Or perhaps at a hearing in front of an administrative judge.

In any event, when you talk with a recruiter you need to be concise, not wordy, and not go into all sorts of back-stories and minute details. Give the recruiter the bottom line summary: you have a class 'c' misdemeanor for tresspassing on posted land during hunting season and that the charge will be dropped in one year if you do not repeat the same offense. Write down exactly what you are going to say, so that you don't go off on a tangent when talking on the phone.

If you try and go into too much detail with the recruiter, it will muddy the waters and make things confusing for the person listening to you. If the recruiter wants more details, s/he will ask specific questions as a followup. Your job is NOT to anticipate what the recruiter wants to know, but to honestly answer any questions posed to you.

 

Pending???
OK, have you ever heard of Murphy's Law?
What's going to happen as soon as you get hired and say this company has a thing about ANY offences or a misdemeanor or felony. You're in the truck, the court will decide to get you to court. Then you have to get home and companies would rather get you home these days when THEY think you need to be home not when you want/need to be!
Well you'll HAVE to tell them you need to get to court for a trial you "forgot" to mention to them, then if/when you lose and said company fires you and puts on that DAC you lied/falsified an application (which we know you might not have, you just didn't mention due to a technical reading of the application such as CONVICTED not pending) on a crime. This is where some advice I've seen can hurt not help you in this decision! There are times in life to be litteral and others where you just have to do the "right" thing! This is one of them!

Another thing that they "might" have a problem with even though it is a "trespassing" charge when it comes out that you had a "weapon" it could move this into a different dimension as some people are just freaking morons when it comes to a "weapons" deal! I know, I've seen it happen because of a morons libtard leanings! Hunting is way different BUT there are some people you can't teach even when beating their heads against the sky or a wall! Like some idiots idea a semi automatic is an assualt weapon even if it's actually a hunting rifle! It's a miricale we can still buy a BB gun!

I would not apply with a company that has a NO criminal policy. You will come out on the short end of the stick on this. Murphy's law says so! I'd wait until after this "problem" in your life is finished then put in for a driving job.

And this year when you head to the woods, watch the freaking trees for paint and signs! 2 times for the same charge is telling a few of us that you have a small problem. You are not paying attention to your surroundings, reading signs that can save you a pot of money, keep tickets out of your pocket, court time and even save one of our lives! Are you really sure you want into trucking when warning signs of all sizes and that give information that could keep you safe is a big and major part of your everyday life?

 

LMAO...makes sense now.

BTW, don't try this in MS. All private property is considered posted, with or without signs.

 

Awesome day fellow truck drivers... im getting ready to start truck driving school in January. I need to know and need some REAL good advice on my current situation. I have a pending charge on my background and it was for theft... of course the guy who press charges is shady and he does crooked business... my lawyer is pressing to have it dropped and thrown out since the guy does "under the table" ... business... so what i like to know is will i still have shot at working with a company??? Ive wanted to drive trucks for while ...and now im ready...plus I have support from family also!! ...tell me the TRUTH please on what I should prepare for!! Thank you so much...God Almighty bless

 

Why not wait until it's finalized? We are talking criminal charges, so it's not like it will take the 10 years a civil court takes...

 

Well that' what im trying to debate on now. Being that the whole situation is a mix up anyway. I would like to drive and still get some kind of experience until it's resolved... if someone is willing to help me out or give me a chance... it's hard work keeping a clean driving record as it is. By the way are you a recruiter??

 

I'll tell you from my experience as to what a pending case was from my current company. I had a case pending when I started school 2 months ago, for having an open container on the beach. The charge was so small I forgot to pay the fine after coming back from vacation in Jax Beach, FL, which was $55 at that time in 2015. Well, needless to say, they issued a warrant for my arrest. I never knew it was on my background until I got to The truck driving academy. They tried to send me home because 1)I had a open charge pending 2)and it was an open active warrant. I had to resolve that matter or I couldn't have finished school and gotten my cdl. Ended up costing me $450 for an out of state lawyer to pay a $48 fine. Bottom line...handle all unfinished business before you apply because it could become a stumbling block.