Background checks

[P.R student]

I want to start by apologizing if I posted this thread in the wrong forum I couldn't find a forum for this, if there is one im sorry. Does a failure to appear at court disqualify me for med school/career in medicine? Long story short I was in California about 4 years ago while on active duty I got pulled over in San Diego for driving against traffic (and no I wasnt drinking or on meds just made a mistake it was my first time driving there and it was late I honestly could not see any traffic sign that indicated one way) I had to leave California and it was before my court date. I forgot all about it and I am planning on taking care of it by any means possible. Will having this on my record even if I pay my fines etc. disqualify me for getting into med school and being able to practice in the future? I am looking for a serious answer not to be judged for my actions since I had my reasons and I will take care of it even if I can't get into medicine. With that being said I want to thank any help in advanced.

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[Goro]

It might raise an eyebrow, and you'll probably be asked about it, but being int he service will be a plus, and I can't see this as being lethal.

I want to start by apologizing if I posted this thread in the wrong forum I couldn't find a forum for this, if there is one im sorry. Does a failure to appear at court disqualify me for med school/career in medicine? Long story short I was in California about 4 years ago while on active duty I got pulled over in San Diego for driving against traffic (and no I wasnt drinking or on meds just made a mistake it was my first time driving there and it was late I honestly could not see any traffic sign that indicated one way) I had to leave California and it was before my court date. I forgot all about it and I am planning on taking care of it by any means possible. Will having this on my record even if I pay my fines etc. disqualify me for getting into med school and being able to practice in the future? I am looking for a serious answer not to be judged for my actions since I had my reasons and I will take care of it even if I can't get into medicine. With that being said I want to thank any help in advanced.

 

[P.R student]

It might raise an eyebrow, and you'll probably be asked about it, but being int he service will be a plus, and I can't see this as being lethal.

Thanks and yeah I thought as much and I am going to bring it up before my background check I don't plan on lying it was a mistake I made when I was 18 and besides that my slate is clean I haven't been pulled over and haven't been in any trouble worst than a $15 parking ticket. I was even able to buy and register a car since then so I doubt there are any warrants since it would've shown up at the dmv. Still I plan on traveling there and fixing this issue. Thanks for the response

 

[baxt1412]

as long as you don't have a repeated history of stuff like that you should be fine.

i'd make sure you report it though on any primary or secondary apps just to be sure.

 

[zzxxzz]

Probably not if you get this taken care of immediately. You don't need an active warrant showing up on a background check...