Legal Question in Criminal Law in Mississippi

In 2009 I received a non adjudicated felony for transfer of forged prescription. I was given 5 years probation and upon completion of probation and upon all my fines and fees being paid there was not supposed to be a felony on my record. The conviction was suppose to be withheld. I got and early release off my probation because of good behavior and because all my fees and fines were paid in 2012. I received my discharge papers. I just got hired as an assistant store manager and I wanna know whether this will prevent me from getting the job once they perform the background check. Please answer


Asked on 1/26/14, 3:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Wayne Woodall Wayne Woodall Attorney

Unless you affirmatively took steps to hire counsel to obtain an "expungement" of the conviction/arrest there may be records of the arrest which indicate a "not guilty" disposition. However with some employers the arrest alone is enough to warrant a "no hire" decision. You may wish to contact competent counsel to discuss expungement proceedings immediately.

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Answered on 1/27/14, 9:19 am


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