Criminal Background

[pk62281]

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Hi guys,

Question. The adasas background portion asks this question.

"Are you currently under charge or have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations?"

Of which I answered no(which I believe is being truthful).. but.. I have been charged with a misdemeanor 8 years ago, but I am not currently under charge. The charges were ammended to a petty offense, so there is no misdemeanor conviction.

Then theres this added note.

"ADEA AADSAS requires you to report any convictions. You may also be required to report one or more of the following types of records directly to your designated dental school with details about the judgments or disciplines:
Misdemeanor convictions
Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies
Adjudication withheld
Nolo contendere
Plea bargain"

Again, I was never convicted, but my charge reduced to a petty offense. Do you think I should just put "no" and be done with it? I think I could but I've read a post of someone who got their acceptance taken away because they didnt disclose their DUI.

 

[slm266]

You were indeed charged, but never convicted. Charges were never dropped when they were reduced, so it will show up on a background check. Is the lesser crime still a misdemeanor?

You were arrested for a misdemeanor. Explain it and move on.

 

[pk62281]

I was never arrested, and the lesser charge is not a misdemeanor. It's on the same level of a speeding ticket, a civil infraction.

My charge will definitely show up on a background check, if it's detailed enough. Traffic tickets show up on those.

I'm wondering if I should just put "no" and if the secondary asks if I was charged, then I can explain it then.

 

[Hasti]

Does anyone know at what step they do a background checks? Before interviews or after getting acceptance?

 

[slm266]

After acceptance

 

[DENTALSCHNEEZ811]

Know someone in a similar situation.. What ended up happening?

 

[Syntav]

^ they could potentially rescind your acceptance if you put "no" and it shows up on a background check. I would call the university and let them know the situation. best of luck.

 

[Firm]

Put no and move on. You probably won't have to explain it but if you ever did just say that you were confused by the question, which is true. If you put yes, you will definitely have to explain it and your application has a higher chance of being tossed.

 

[DENTALSCHNEEZ811]

Put no and move on. You probably won't have to explain it but if you ever did just say that you were confused by the question, which is true. If you put yes, you will definitely have to explain it and your application has a higher chance of being tossed.

That's what I'm saying because the lawyer told him that he wouldn't have to worry about it. It wasn't even his fault to begin with so He just wouldn't even expect to release it since he literally did nothing wrong it was a misunderstanding.