Can a person with a criminal background can become an EMT?
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Can a person with a criminal background can become an EMT?
I have had 3 charges in my life – 2 petty theft retail charges and 1 retail theft but its a felon. I am 21 and I started stealing after my mom past away in a really long and brutal battle with cancer and I don’t know why I just started stealing. Anyway, the 3 charges I have is one was withhold adjudication the other the put me on a PTI and the last felony they put me on felony probation but they withheld the adjudication. I recently tried to apply for a job but after the ran my background they said they couldn’t hire me. Now I want to know if I can become a EMT because I’m taking classes for it and I don’t want to waste my money or time if there no chance.
Asked on March 31, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
For the specific requirements to become an EMT in your area, you will need to contact the agency in charge of issuing any licenses, etc. that are required for such a position. That having been said, virtually any employer that runs a criminal record history, will have a problem with your felony and other convictions. Speak directly to an attorney in your area; some states allow for the expungements (i.e. clearing) of some convictions, including felonies.
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