If I was convicted of 2nd offense DUI but on appeal the judge put nolle prosequi so my case was dropped, can I say no criminal convictions on job applications?

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If I was convicted of 2nd offense DUI but on appeal the judge put nolle prosequi so my case was dropped, can I say no criminal convictions on job applications?

My first offense was ARD.

Asked on August 3, 2013 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

In Latin, the term "nolle prosequi" means "no prosecution," which means the the DA dropped the charges. It does not mean that the case can not be brought later on but that there was not enough evidence to bring it now.  But remember that the arrest is still on your record and you need to have that expunged or it will come up on a background search.  Yes, you have not been convicted of this crime for job application purposes.


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