Postal Letter

Will an expunged misdemeanor effect employment opportunities in future?

I am currently on probation for a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in NJ. Upon completion of my probation for my conditional discharge I will have this charge expunged from my records. Will future employers see this if I complete my probation? Will this effect future employment opportunities? PS. This is my first and only charge with no priors. It was considered a petty offense since I was only caught in the act of smoking it, but it is still a misdemeanor

Public Comments

1. I was expunged not for drugs I work in law enforcement. Need I say more?
2. I don't know how you think it will be automatically expunged after probation... That aside, just because it's not on a criminal check doesn't mean it didn't occur. You must be honest in applying and tell them about anything in your past that could 'bite you' in the butt.