Criminal Record Does Not Appear, Anywhere?
So, had an experience years ago (whatever you may feel about the stigma involved here, I'll be fully accurate)... I was CHARGED with misd. domestic violence-under this states law, someone MUST go. Regardless of gender (so this is not a "the man gets screwed" rant). A verbal dispute escalated into a very loud verbal argument. There was NO, I repeat NO violent physical act, nor threats. None. Zero. The argument, wrongfully, took place near an open window, and the police were called (not from our address). I was charged with DV, why?, my wife and I, whom I am still married too all these years later, are still unsure. My wife refused to sign the police officer's version of the events-there was very little of a case. But under this state's law (MI) it MUST be prosecuted. I plead guilt to disorderly person. For all intents and purposes, I was being disorderly. I was being very loud. So the way I looked at it, c'est la vie. There was no special deal to have my sentence completion rendered "under advisement" (wiped clean after a set period of time) or anything to that effect. Plead guilty, did my probation, community service, moved on with life and my family. Fast forward 7 years. I was reading on here someone asking a question about the Lautenberg Amendment. I thought it was very interesting. I had never heard of it. I'm not in the military, nor a gun owner. But there was a debate over DV cases rendering someone non-permissible as a gun owner. Then, someone went on to state that a crime with "DV elements" discludes someone from their 2nd amendment rights. (Which is somewhat supported by writings elsewhere online from law firms and legal discussion boards). Now, to qualify this further so you get the whole picture. Since my conviction I applied for a new job (4 years ago), I disclosed my conviction for disorderly person-and explained it. No problems, I was hired. HR came to me weeks later, in an off the record (no pun intended) conversation-the HR person said, "you know, the company that did your background check found nothing". *Note: I had no previous record, nor anything since-including no traffic violations of civil citations. I thought it odd, but dismissed it as they must have used a lousy background check company. So yesterday, out of complete curiosity, I went down to the local police station and discussed gun permits with the desk Sargent. I told him my history from beginning to end, and I only wanted to apply for a gun purchase permit to "see". (No need to lie to the cop who was about to see my history, right?) He explained it would likely disclude me, but it was free to do, and he was more than willing to give it a shot for me. I filled out the appropriate paperwork, I acknowledged and filled out "yes" to an arrest for DV but not convicted per the law and requirements, did the questionnaire, the test (100% by the way, haha) and he proceeded to run all the checks. CLEMIS, L.E.I.N., and NCIC... I was watching the officer flip through papers, with a look of bewilderment on his face for a few minutes. Suddenly he says, "Sir, were you required to take PBT's (alcohol breath tests) at the ******** Police Station as a requirement of probation or pre-sentencing?", I confirmed that yes I had. He pauses for another minute then says, "Sir, that's all I have for under the coding we use for "contacts with police" (which surprised me that there is a permanent record of all contacts w/police. Good and bad, but that's another question for another day)... he went on to say, "there is nothing else". "You don't have a criminal record, nor a record of arrest, on any system... anywhere". 5 minutes later, I had my permit to purchase a hand gun. I asked him if this is normal, he said "these days, y'never know. You should ask your attorney". To avoid, $250 p/hr in billable time, thought I'd throw this to the omnipotent Yahoo masses to see if anyone here had some input first.(Plus, its Saturday, not like I can call my attorney today anyway). I can't find anything similar online, or through case law, etc. Last applicable note: I have never petitioned for an expungement. Even if I had, my arrest would most certainly have appeared on NCIC.

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Good background check company to use to run one on myself?
A few years back I got into some trouble while in the army and was charged with some crimes. The offenses were too minor to ignore, but not major enough for them to go through a court martial and they agreed to dismiss the charges, but I was kicked out and lost all benefits as my punishment. At this point, its been a little while, I'd like to run a background check on myself and be sure they kept their end of the bargain and the charges show dismissed.

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HUGE Job application error.Is it possible I've redeemed myself?
Here's my situation: Was recommended for a job at a local hospital. Two positions for the same job title were posted. Filled out applications for both, but didn't completely fill out both questions about past convictions. On both, i checked "yes" that i had a conviction and one I typed in "OWI-misdemeanor-2007 & 2001." And the second application I added "OWI-misdemeanor-2007"...and never finished typing as I was double checking the date for the 1st offense. Anyhow, my friend called me and told me the correct job posting, sent in my resume...went on interview...job offered....today the background company called me and asked to verify some details for my OWI misdemeanor 2007...which I did, and then I asked her "What about my 2001 conviction?" to which she answered...the 2007 conviction is the only one listed! I had sent the wrong application! I called HR immediately and explained what I thought had happened...but now worried they're going to think I purposely deceived them. Has anyone had an experience like this? Had anyone asked me up to this point about the convictions, I would have clued in there was this error. I'm thinking my only saving grace is I was upfront with the background check company and contacted HR myself before the background check came back. Also, has anyone had luck with getting a job with 2 OWI's at a hospital? I'm not in nursing....in an office position.

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