Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft When a job employment says "adjudication withheld"

[rjahpsct]

I was arrested in Georgia for aggravated assault. I was in jail three months and let out on an OR Bond (incredibly). I struck a deal with the DA to dead docket my case as long as I stay out of trouble for a year. No problem. The charge was false and I was never in trouble before. I've been told by my Public Defender that the arrest may show up on a background check for a job. My question is this:

I am filling out an application online right now. The question on the application states "Have you been convicted entered a No Contest plea, had adjudication withheld or entered into a pretrial intervention program for either a felony or any misdemeanor involving theft, dishonesty, violence or sexual misconduct?"

I am assuming I need to mark yes? The fact that the case was dead docketed makes it adjudication withheld? Thank you so much for all your help. God bless.

 

[mightymoose]

This really depends. If the DA did not proceed to court with your case then you do not have anything at all.
Did you enter a plea, or even make it that far? If not, you can most likely answer "no".

 

[army judge]

If your description of events is accurate you can answer no.


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[rjahpsct]

thank you

i never went to court or had my arraignment to state guilty, not guilty or no contest. crazy isnt it? i will mark no on the application. thank you.