Class C misdemeanor family violence assault. Is it still possible?

[Symmetry11]

I have a few red flags on my application. Lots of withdrawals and two class C misdemeanors, one of which is simple assault. Is it even worth it for me? I just want some closure so I can look into other career options.

I would be very happy being a nurse or a tech in health care, because that is where I want to be. Or will these mistakes rule out any possibility of that happening?

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[gyngyn]

I can tell you that you won't get an interview where I work with an assault on your record.

 

[Goro]

DOA at my school.

 

[777137]

I have a few red flags on my application. Lots of withdrawals and two class C misdemeanors, one of which is simple assault. Is it even worth it for me? I just want some closure so I can look into other career options.

I would be very happy being a nurse or a tech in health care, because that is where I want to be. Or will these mistakes rule out any possibility of that happening?

Good luck in your future endeavors, hopefully you learned from it. On a side note, do either of you ever sleep? @Goro @gyngyn

 

[Goro]

Not when there's a manuscript due!

Good luck in your future endeavors, hopefully you learned from it. On a side note, do either of you ever sleep? @Goro @gyngyn

 

[gyngyn]

Good luck in your future endeavors, hopefully you learned from it. On a side note, do either of you ever sleep? @Goro @gyngyn

I can only read so many applications before I need a break.
The later it gets, the more breaks I need!

 

[Symmetry11]

I can tell you that you won't get an interview where I work with an assault on your record.

would getting it expunged change the outlook of my application?

 

[Gurkhali]

@Goro and @gyngyn You guys are shining beacons in these threads. Keep up the work defusing premeds. We need you.

 

[Meeehai]

I have a few red flags on my application. Lots of withdrawals and two class C misdemeanors, one of which is simple assault. Is it even worth it for me? I just want some closure so I can look into other career options.

I would be very happy being a nurse or a tech in health care, because that is where I want to be. Or will these mistakes rule out any possibility of that happening?

I think some schools will give you a chance if you have a good explanation. How's it looking stats wise? Either way, you will have to apply broadly.

 

[RogueUnicorn]

your outlook in any career in healthcare is grim since most folks, even techs, are licensed are regulated in some fashion in most states. sorry.

 

[donutzebra]

would getting it expunged change the outlook of my application?

Getting the misdemeanors expunged should vastly improve your chances for medical school (and for the equivalent for other healthcare professions).

 

[LordH]

I think some schools will give you a chance if you have a good explanation. How's it looking stats wise? Either way, you will have to apply broadly.

Is there ever a good explanation for assault?

I can only read so many applications before I need a break.
The later it gets, the more breaks I need!

You're reading applications already??

 

[Symmetry11]

It was simple assault. I grabbed someones hand in a heated argument which is classified as a class C misdemeanor.

 

[ProspectiveKidd]

Getting the misdemeanors expunged should vastly improve your chances for medical school (and for the equivalent for other healthcare professions).

Nonviolent class C requires 10 years before It can be expunged. Im assuming assault is the same or longer. Probably varies by state.

 

[ProspectiveKidd]

Is there ever a good explanation for assault?

Goes down as assault either way, but randomly punching a guy is a bit different than some other forms of contact if he's able to explain it. People get charged for crap like this all the time just because someone can legally do it or the law says that its mandatory (maybe OPs case considering it was family). It doesn't justify putting your hands on another person, just something to consider.

 

[Bethany555]

would getting it expunged change the outlook of my application?

Well, you don't have to (and are explicitly told not to) report misdemeanors which have been expunged. I'd definitely look into it before applying.

From AMCAS:

Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a Misdemeanor crime, excluding 1) any offense for which you were adjudicated as a juvenile, 2) any convictions which have been expunged or sealed by a court, or 3) any misdemeanor convictions for which any probation has been completed and the case dismissed by the court (in states where applicable)?

 

[Psai]

Looks bad op

Hitting someone is battery. Even spitting on someone is battery. Threatening to hit someone or even just causing apprehension from threatened or imminent contact can be construed as assault.

 

[777137]

@Goro and @gyngyn You guys are shining beacons in these threads. Keep up the work defusing premeds. We need you.

You make us sound like bombs 🤣

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

It doesn't look good OP, and even if you are admitted to med school it still might effect residency and licensure

 

[Catalystik]

You make us sound like bombs 🤣

Uh huh.

 

[Symmetry11]

Well, you don't have to (and are explicitly told not to) report misdemeanors which have been expunged. I'd definitely look into it before applying.

From AMCAS:

Have you ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a Misdemeanor crime, excluding 1) any offense for which you were adjudicated as a juvenile, 2) any convictions which have been expunged or sealed by a court, or 3) any misdemeanor convictions for which any probation has been completed and the case dismissed by the court (in states where applicable)?

Does this apply for TMDSAS

 

[Catalystik]

Does this apply for TMDSAS

From http://www.tmdsas.com/medical/section_Overview.html

FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS
You will indicate whether you are currently under charge or have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or have you ever received a felony or misdemeanor deferred adjudication.

You need NOT disclose information about any of the following:

• you were arrested but not charged
• you were arrested and charged, but the charges were dropped
• you were arrested and charged, but found not guilty by a judge or jury
• you were arrested and found guilty by a judge or jury, but the conviction was overturned on appeal
• you received an executive pardon
• a juvenile or criminal record that has been sealed or expunged. Failure to disclose information that is not in fact expunged or sealed may result in the applicant being denied admission
• minor traffic violations

If in doubt as to whether an offense should be disclosed, it is better to disclose the offense.

Important: After the date of submission of your TMDSAS application, if you are charged, convicted of, plead guilty, or no contest to a felony or misdemeanor crime, you must inform TMDSAS as well as the admissions office of each medical school to which you have applied. You must notify TMDSAS and each medical school within ten (10) business days of the occurrence of the criminal charge or conviction. Failure to do so is grounds for rejection of your application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, dismissal after enrollment, or rescission of any degrees granted.

 

[Symmetry11]

From http://www.tmdsas.com/medical/section_Overview.html

FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS
You will indicate whether you are currently under charge or have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or have you ever received a felony or misdemeanor deferred adjudication.

You need NOT disclose information about any of the following:

• you were arrested but not charged
• you were arrested and charged, but the charges were dropped
• you were arrested and charged, but found not guilty by a judge or jury
• you were arrested and found guilty by a judge or jury, but the conviction was overturned on appeal
• you received an executive pardon
• a juvenile or criminal record that has been sealed or expunged. Failure to disclose information that is not in fact expunged or sealed may result in the applicant being denied admission
• minor traffic violations

If in doubt as to whether an offense should be disclosed, it is better to disclose the offense.

Important: After the date of submission of your TMDSAS application, if you are charged, convicted of, plead guilty, or no contest to a felony or misdemeanor crime, you must inform TMDSAS as well as the admissions office of each medical school to which you have applied. You must notify TMDSAS and each medical school within ten (10) business days of the occurrence of the criminal charge or conviction. Failure to do so is grounds for rejection of your application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, dismissal after enrollment, or rescission of any degrees granted.

Thank you.