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Theft 5th Degree
I was charged with fifth-degree theft in 2005, in Iowa, I had just turned 18. I was taken into the back of the store (I worked at this place) and was terminated from my job after I found out I had stolen 7 days prior. See, earlier in the week I told a co-worker of mine to ring up some merchandise while I was on my lunch brake. I set the pile near the register along with my printed out credit card number. When I returned my things were bagged and on the floor. So, naturally at the end of the day I took my things home. Now, a police officer came into the room I was held in during my termination, and made me sign something. I was not arrested. I only had to pay a fine of $400.00, and had to plea guilty in court. I'm wondering, how long does this stay on my record? And, do I have to answer yes to that irritating question "Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to..."? Also, I'm moving to Colorado in November, will I have to answer yes out there? Please, any input will help!
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Re: Theft 5th Degree
the answer is yes you have to say you were convicted or plead guilty to a crime!
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okay, but how long does this stay on my record? And, would it [length of charge] be the same in Colorado? Also, is there anyway I can get it taken off? I heard that after a certain amount of time you can go to court to get it lifted from your record...is this true?
thank you for your help.
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Re: Theft 5th Degree
In the absence of expungement or a similar action, criminal records last a lifetime.
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Your record is just that a record of your criminal history. It doesn tfall off! Now dpending on how back background check goes may come up with nothing over time. How do you get it off you consult an Attorney about expungement
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So, for the rest of my life (unless expunged) I have to tell employers, that in 2005 I was charged with fifth-degree theft? :eek:
There isn't like a five year thing, where I no longer have to disclose that?
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A "record" is just that a record of something in this case criminal history. so your answer is yes. However many applications only request you answer yes to crimes within a certain time frame like 5 years, 10 years etc. However unless that time has passed and that option removed your only othr option is expungement