background check confusion please help!

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OKay, so on the application(s) for ABSN programs, there is that question "have you ever been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor?" Well yes I have, a misdemeanor, so I checked yes.

One of the universities emailed me saying I had a legal hold on my account and I needed to complete a background check through SentryLink. Well I did, and my arrest doesn't even show up on there. There was a speeding ticket on there from when I was a teenager, but nothing about the arrest..?? I'm confused?

If it's not showing up on background checks, I don't know that i should be checking yes to that question. The verdict was "adjudication withheld" and I pled "no contest" for any of you legal people.

Some please help explain this to me..

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If it's not in your record don't check yes.

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Would different background check companies show different things?

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I think for anyone else who might have a question like this...different agencies will show different information so you should be honest. While Sentry Link did not show my arrest, I ran a background check on myself through my state's website, and it did show up on criminal history. You should run a background check on yourself if you can. It wasn't that expensive.

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This is not a question we can answer. We would advise you to consult with a lawyer - a few dollars now will save you much grief later on. Take care.

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