Some one please help. In Texas at 17 you are considered an adult. But in Georgia you are still a minor. When college applications ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation. do i say yes or no? I was issued a summons and paid for it. does that mean i was convicted?
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I'm not sure. Call the courts and ask them.
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Yes it will
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Any time someone does a criminal check on you it will come up.
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Because you were an adult in the jurisdiction of the crime, it will be entered on your adult record. Adult records are permanent.
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If you were considered an adult in Texas then yes, I believe it would stay on permanent record. If you were do something, oh I don't know - wrong - the Georgia authorities would most likely run a criminal record check out of Texas or any other states where you have lived. (they will know because if when you get a GA license they will have record of your previous states). Anyway - it would probably show up there. But I could be full of it, too cuz I'm not in any way shape or form an expert. If it's something you are really worried about just call your local court or non-emergency number at the local police dept to get pointed in the right direction.
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That's a good question. Since its a misdemeanor and the crime was committed when you were only 17, I'm pretty sure that even if it shows up on a background check they will probably just ignore it. I would, however, check with your local legal aid society and see what they have to say about it. You definitely want to put it on your application. If you don't and its discovered, you could be expelled. Is it really worth trying to hide it?
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If you were tried as an adult... they will be on your Permanent Record. In Georgia, you would of been tried as a juvenile and they would not have been there. In the "big" scheme of things, you have a minor offense that you should just learn by. I dont see it stopping you from getting a job, but could be looked at if you are ever arrested for anything else!
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The charge will go on your record and stay there if the charging jurisdiction considers you an adult and does not afford you the shield of youthful offender status.
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