How should I answer this for teaching applications if I have had a DUI in 1994, 14 years ago?
* CONVICTIONS Required Response Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than a conviction related to marijuana if it is more than two years after the date of the conviction, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty...
* CONVICTIONS Required Response
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than a conviction related to marijuana if it is more than two years after the date of the conviction, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) and/or a finding of guilty by a judge or a jury.
Tell the truth. State that you had a DUI 14 years ago. If they ask you about it tell them that you were stupid and you take full responsibility for your actions and that you feel thankful every day that you were caught rather than hurting someone.
Don’t make excuses, recognize the gravity of the situation, and make it clear that you learned from the experience and have improved yourself.
As for them finding out about it. It is against the fair credit reporting act to report charges that did not result in conviction that are older than 7 years. Convictions can be reported for all time except in California where nothing can be reported that is more than 7 years old.(at least that was the law when I used to background checks) I also think there are exceptions to the California 7 year rule registered sex offenders. But you aren’t a sex offender so don’t worry.
Even if you are in California they may still find out. Some firms that complete background checks let things slip that they shouldn’t accidentally or on purpose.
Tell them because they can find out
Tell the truth because your background will probably be checked.
Definitely be honest. They will do a background check (and some states do fingerprints) and will find out one way or another. It may be a problem, but if it’s not and they find out you lied, you definitely won’t be hired.
Not to sound rude, but the fact that you’re contemplating whether you should be honest or not worries me. As a potential teacher, being dishonest on your application should not even be an issue.
Will you should just put that you had a DUI 14 years ago . More than likely they will over look that because it was so long ago. unless you have been in trouble with the law more than one time.
There’s usually a spot for an explanation. Either way, they run a background check so if you lie, they won’t look twice at you. They’d be more likely to look at your applications if you are honest. However, you may have screwed yourself over 14 years ago. They’ll fingerprint you and run a check on those, too. Good luck!
Tell them because they have to check the backgrounds of all staff who work with kids. The fact that it was a long time ago is in your favor. Be upfront, and honest.