How to Answer Questions About Past Arrests
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Minnesota
Quick question, about 5 years ago I got caught shoplifting, just about the only dumb thing I did when I was younger and I got caught doing it, I made a poor criminal...I digress... Anyways, I was never handcuffed or read any rights, I was just given a summons and ended up pleading guilty for a misd. theft. I never had fingerprints or anything taken. If I am asked if I were arrested...should I say yes, no, sort of ? It seems a bit confusing. Thanks !
Re: How to Answer Questions About Past Arrests
since you were stupid enough to plead guilty, it will show up in a background check. Pleading guilty is the worst thing you can do. Now there is no way to expunge/seal the case and its forver on your record.
However if you plead not guilty or had adjudiciation witheld(first offense), and finished a pretrial diversion program(first offense, small misdemeanors),then u cud have expunged it later on.
Re: How to Answer Questions About Past Arrests
What Prospective stated may be true in certain jurisdictions, but it does not appear to be the case in Minnesota. Based on a one minute review of the Minnesota expungement statute, it appears that convictions of minor offenses (e.g., shoplifting) are subject to possible expungement.
OP, you should consult with experienced local counsel if you explore seeking to expunge your conviction from your record.