Pending Shoplifting Case | The Law Office of Jesse P. Duran

Question: ”I was accused of shoplifting, and am awaiting trial. I am also in the process of applying for jobs. I have been responding to the application as ‘never convicted of a crime.’ Will the pending case show on an employment background check?”

Answer: It will be visible, though only as an arrest. Whether or not it must be disclosed depends on the employment opportunity, as some ask for convictions and pending cases that you may have. With respect to your options, it’s likely that you will have to take the case to trial, as, for whatever reason, you are finding no success negotiating a resolution.