Convicted of Passing a Bad Check

[hattab]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Iowa but i live in Florida

In Iowa i have been slapped with a bogus "Disorderly Conduct" charge which was dismissed, and a Theft on the 5th degree? i think. My theft charge stuck. It was only for a bad check at a grocery store. I meant to pay it back but files were already charged on me.

I wish to become a probation officer or maybe somewhere in law enforcement. However, i realize that any crime of "moral turpitude" will make me disqualified.

I feel i am a good guy and don't wish for this lack of money management to haunt me. It was a misdemeanor and i have no other crimes on my record. Is there any chance for exceptions.
p.s. if it helps i am currently pursuing a degree in criminology and managed a 4.0 every semester. I am fluent in german, and swiss german, i am leaning spanish.

This is surly an exception to the fact that i have now "grown up"??? PLEASE HELP

[Mr. Knowitall]

As long as the conviction is not of a type that precludes law enforcement employment as a matter of law, whether or not a law enforcement employer will hire you despite your record and conviction is going to be up to that particular agency. Having a criminal record does put you at a disadvantage as compared to qualified candidates who don't have criminal histories.

[hattab]

Thank You very much! I have spoken with my instructors and their are confident i shall not have much to worry about. You did give perspective. And once again, thank you so very much for you time. I appreciate this very much!