Do I Need to Disclose a Dismissed Charge from 8 Years Ago

[sgr0901]

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New York

Hi-
In 2002 when I was 18 years old I had a run in with the law in North Carolina. long story short, I went to court and a court liasion told me that if I paid a fine and attended a class my misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge would show up as "dimissed". Like I mentioned earlier, this happened 8 years ago. When filling out a job application and it asks: "Have you ever been convicted of a crime, plead guilty to a crime or been on probation?" Can I put no since I was not convicted and technically the charge is dismissed. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys!

[Mr. Knowitall]

We have no way of investigating to determine if the conditions attached to your obtaining the dismissal were a form of probation. You will need to investigate that with the court where the charge was filed.