Can you be a teacher with a dismissed criminal charge?
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Can you be a teacher with a dismissed criminal charge?
If I want to become a teacher in MI. I was only charged (not convicted) with the crime (B&E under $200) and the charges were dismissed. Will anything show up on my record? I was never fingerprinted, arrested, or spent time in jail. This was a one time offense when I was in high school (17/18 years old). In addition, the public schools will perform an FBI background check on all teachers most likely (including teaching candidates for licensing purposes). Will a dismissed charge show up on an FBI criminal background check?
Asked on August 7, 2011 Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have never been convicted of a criminal offense such as a misdemeanor or felony, then you should have nothing to worry about concerning your desire to be a teacher in Michigan.
Many people are charged with crimes. The key point with you is although you were charged with a crime that you are concerned about, you were never convicted of it.
Most FBI checks are for convictions of crimes and other matters that could make one question the trustworthiness of an individual for the position desired.
Although there is a possibility that a criminal charge will be uncovered against you in a background check, the chances of it being discovered is unlikely and even if discovered, the chances of the dismissed charge hurting your ability to be a teacher is even more remote.
Good luck.
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