Will a misdemeanor hold me back...

A lot of companies don't care and don't even ask about misdemeanors.

 

If i pay a ticket does that mean that i was convicted? need to know being i am currently in school.

 

I've gotten away with the same charge however they may frown upon loss of your license with deducted points which I don't have. Don't know what to tell you about that one. As far as the misdemeaner and having it exspunged, well you can do that but it will still show up on your DAC report. There's no way around it. If you were convicted that's also a different story because mine was dismissed in court but it still shows on my DAC.

 

I have similar charges and EVERY company I have applied at big or small have told me no. My last charge was back in 2000 almost 10 years ago and still a big ol' no. So I wish you the best of luck.
As for the "mill schools" you may get in and pass your tests and aquire a CDL and find out you wasted your money.
I too have thought about expongement and found out it depends on the state where you were charged. In my case it was NC. All I have to do is apply for an application for expungement fill out the necessary forms and mail it back to the clerks office. They put it through the ringer and send it on to a judge who decides if you are worthy enough and have proven yourself. If he passes you then you have to pay the fees, I think something like $150, and your record is expunged. In my opinion expungement is better than sealing because if it it sealed it will show as sealed when a check is performed. Whereas with expungement it will show NOTHING.
Good luck with your hunt and keep us posted as to what happens. I am more than interested to see where this goes.

 

Just remember a pre hire means squat.. Good Luck !! And the school just wants your money !!! But don't listen to me..................

 

Please reread the 3 pages of posts---from folks trying to be honest with you....That recruiter for the school probaly is a nice guy, but he's a salesman !!!!!!!!!! Good Luck....

 

No sir,
But it may be a rough ride !! If you want it bad enough--GO FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!
It CAN be done, and I really wish you all the luck in the world!! Keep us posted. I love to be proven wrong !!!!! Ask my ex-wife.......By the way-I live an hour from you. Need help with jobs--ask. I might be able to help ya.......