Does petty theft ruin your life?

Does petty theft ruin your life?

A petit theft or shoplifting charge is not likely to ruin your life. It can make some parts of your life very difficult. Any employer that conducts a background check will be put off by someone with a history of theft.10 Nov 2011

Does DUI ruin your life?

A DUI does not have to ruin your life. If you get a lawyer, fight your case, and negotiate a good deal, you may be able to go on with your life with relatively little change. If your lawyer can win your case or get the charges dropped, you won’t even have a DUI on your record.

Can you still be an RN with a misdemeanor?

Yes! First, if you have a misdemeanor conviction, have our law firm petition to expunge it. If you have a felony, have our law firm petition to reduce and expunge your conviction. Effective January 2015, the BRN may not deny you a nursing license based only on your criminal conviction IF it has been properly expunged.28 Apr 2019

What can disqualify you from being a nurse?

Nursing – Disqualifying FactorsMajor misdemeanor conviction for crimes involving weapons, violence, embezzlement, dishonesty, misappropriation, fraud or sex crimes.Any felony conviction.More than one drunk driving or related conviction in the past three years.Registered sex offender.Sex offender match.

Why would a nursing license be denied?

The Board of Registered Nursing can deny a RN license applicant for the conviction of any misdemeanor, and certainly any felony, especially those that are substantially related to the practice of nursing. The most common are DUI’s, theft, fraud, or assault or battery convictions.24 May 2017