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An arrest means it's that much harder to get a job in the future. It means they have court fees and whatever else the local town tacks on to pay. Jail time mean
by skywhopper 8y ago
An arrest means it's that much harder to get a job in the future. It means they have court fees and whatever else the local town tacks on to pay. Jail time means they can't look for work (or might lose whatever job they do have) or socialize, or get treatment. Getting arrested means being hassled and possibly assaulted by police who are empowered to use deadly force.
- pmiller2 8y ago/s/An arrest/A conviction Arrests don’t show up on background checks. Only convictions and pending charges do.
- eesmith 8y agohttps://work.chron.com/can-still-job-got-arrested-but-not-convicted-21382.html https://work.chron.com/can-still-job-got-arrested-but-not-co... - "People with arrest records, even if they weren't convicted or charged with a crime, sometimes face job search difficulties." Also, "Many third-party background checks do include criminal record information, including arrests that took place during the past seven years. If someone applies for a job with an annual salary of $75,000 or more, the seven-year limit is lifted and arrest records many time may appear on the background check." And, "If you are planning on a career that requires you to obtain a professional license, you may have to disclose your arrest record as part of the application process. Whether the arrest affects your ability to receive a license depends on state law and the licensing board's policies."