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Help with background checks

I am a recently graduated and licensed LPN. My issue at this moment is that i am not able to find a job because of my background. The last facility i applied to hired me but rescinded their offer after my background came in. My charges were Felony Battery and Driving on a suspended license. I was wrongly accused of putting my hands on a man a couple years ago which ended with the charges being dropped because of video evidence proving i did not. The driving on a suspended license was for a lack of insurance and I plead guilty to at my lawyers suggestion which ended with the judge adjudicating me guilty. After i served my 23 days in jail I was released for time served; a couple weeks after my imprisonment the head of traffic in my state (Tallahassee, Florida) sent me a letter stating that I was in compliance with the law at the time and my license should not have been suspended thus my jailing was an "inconvenience" that they were sorry for.

I have called several lawyers and i am not able to expunge my Felony Battery arrest because of the adjudication of guilty on my driving offense. This is making my job hunt impossible. Any tips? I am looking for any facilities that does not do a level 2 background check or a state where I would be able to practice my field. If not, i am forced to consider the time, money and effort i spent on schooling a waste and my dreams of getting my masters and doctorates over.

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We moved your thread to elicit responses from those in similar situations.

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cphil21,

Talk to an attorney about your options with your charges. The letter you received is very important in terms of mitigation.

If you can't expunge can you get a pardon or a certificate of rehablitation? If you keep that letter and get it certified it seems that you could use that as heavy leverage. Also ask the hospitals that haven't hired you to write you a letter stating why you didn't get the job because if they tell the truth and it is in fact your conviction you can use that towards a pardon. (I know it may be a long shot but try it.) Plus, you have nothing to lose for asking.

I wish you the best!

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