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In reply to the discussion: WHY do ex-offenders check the box "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" [View all]Jmaxfie1
(712 posts)5. Really, It's a moot point n/t
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WHY do ex-offenders check the box "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" [View all]
Th1onein
Jan 2014
OP
It's just not worth lying--better to try to charm one's way past the criminal record bit, and
MADem
Jan 2014
#48
YOU are uninformed friend. It's not a violation of parole, technical or otherwise.
Th1onein
Jan 2014
#32
we dont always agree, but i think you handled yourself with integrity and decorum.
loli phabay
Jan 2014
#67
"Says something, not good, about their character..." Much as lying also illustrates.
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#66
You got caught with a point you could not counter, so you resort to attacking the person
joeglow3
Jan 2014
#69
You've just had two attorneys tell you you are WRONG--Stop Giving Out Shitty Legal Advice. nt
msanthrope
Jan 2014
#34
the poster is clueless, i will even chime in and say ive seen pb revoked for for lying
loli phabay
Jan 2014
#59
As of January 1st, employers aren't allowed to ask that question on job apps anymore here in MN.
Vashta Nerada
Jan 2014
#18
My understanding is that federal law prohibits companies in the financial services fields
lastlib
Jan 2014
#25
This question is of no help at all. Proof of this statement lies in the fact that in recent years,
Cal33
Jan 2014
#26
I've actually seen people hired despite answering yes, but if they lied they were fired.
JVS
Jan 2014
#37
not only that, but your po is going to list you as a liar and next time you get popped for something
loli phabay
Jan 2014
#68