My question involves criminal law for the state of: PA
8 years ago when i was 19 I plead guilty in a retail theft case. I have a summary offense in retail theft. I was wondering what my chances of being able to get my CNA or LPN and actually getting a job in that area with this offense? I looked into the program for CNA and was told that I can't have a criminal background with a misdemeanor or felony charge, which I don't.
Also I have been looking into getting the charge expunged, but while looking online is seems it is not likely to get this charge removed. Is this true?
I have contacted an attorney who I am waiting to get back to me.
I also wanted to add that I have no other offenses even a clean driving record, seems like that would count for something?
I am not law savvy but some things I have come across via internet has said that these type crimes (summary offenses) don't show up in background checks if they were done 7 years prior some even said 5 years prior, is this true for Pa?

