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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]Iggo
(47,571 posts)63. It's that part at the bottom...
...where you sign your name under the statement to the effect that "all of the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge."
I agree that it shouldn't be any of their business.
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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