I work in a healthcare setting, and am college educated, etc etc. .from good parents. I suffer from bi-polar (mixed mania). I currently deliver for a blood bank in Illinois. I was arrested after a night of drinking in Iowa back in 2010. The arrest really should not have occurred, imho. I was having a bi-polar reaction and was if anything a bit smart alecky with the officer. I did not make any violent actions what so ever. The flashpoint of the arrest, was that I mumbled a few words under my breath, the officer violently twisted my arm and took me into custody. I did not resist...
I am wanting to get into a hospital job (HIMSS) healthcare IT. The arrest was expunged after 6 months probation. I was told by a lawyer that it would not show up. They originally had two charges on me "Tresspassing" and "Disorderly conduct". My lawyer said I was punished too much for this, and he filed some papers that said I did not have to physically appear in court. I could have fought the charge the officer threatened me with is firearm during a normal conversation. The officer said "What are you lookin' at my gun for".....I did take that as a threat of potential fatal harm. Keep in mind I was only asking to see his badge.
Anyway, I did not want to risk going to court and losing..so I let my lawyer do the paper work, and I took the disorderly on the chin.
My question that will affect me is that when the hospital apply to asked if I had a misdemeanor or one that was deferred, do I have to mention it? I really feel like I am fibbing..but I honestly did not do anything to the officer or anyone at the place I was at. I was just being a little bit of a smart aleck...
I feel like I have been tainted...maybe I am over reacting...do I just ignore that question and not mention it? The officer I was told had a history of very frivolous arrests. I was told by my lawyer from that same small town that the officer was a "problem officer"...
I mean what kind of officer blurts out "What are you lookin' at my gun for?!" in a normal tone conversation????
Thank some advice on what I should mention on future applications would be great!..I don't want to be tainted forever!
-C

