Not at all. It depends how driven the person is. People overcome adversity every day. Some people thrive on it.

 

Never convicted!! Although I have heard the phrase "This is a bust" a few times in my misspent youth.
I think it really depends on your job. For example in the office I work in none of the software guys have had background checks on them but the receptionist has
So if they really need you to fill a position they won't care.

I was also told when I got out of the military that my discharge status would hurt me trying to find a job. It's never come up

 

Since we don't have any specifics it's hard to say. On the one hand, if you've been convicted of embezzlement, of course it's going to make you an unsavory prospect at a bank, or even in an office job. On the other hand, if you've been convicted of theft of trade secrets using a computer, it can GET you jobs in the computer security field

 

Richard: I'm not sure if this information helps answer your question, but check out this link: http://www.nolo.com/auntie/question_100.html

I just talked with our HR person about this. (We are more concerned with national security clearance here, so criminal records are also very important.) Yes, you do have to specify that you previously pleaded "no contest" in court. Failure to do so could be grounds for immediate dismisal at any later date (by lying on your application). However, as long as the case has no connection with the type of job you are applying for (e.g. you were charged with theft, and you are now applying for a financial position), then a potential employer cannot take that into consideration for rejecting your application. (Of course, that will probably depend on the employer's ability to "overlook" the offense, no matter what is was.) The bottom line is that "no contest" is effectively a "guilty" plea. Most ppl who use this, often mistakenly assume that it will not go on their record. Not true.

 

I agree. Pretty much all youngsters (such as myself) have experimented with these things, and it's kinda sad how the legal system looks down upon you for it. I don't have a criminal record but some of my friends are very good people (clean) and have had problems finding a job because of their younger teenage years.