Blackwelder Law, LLC

Free Initial Consultation: 910-489-2178

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Charges
    • Traffic Violations
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Payments
  • Contact
Blackwelder Law, LLC
Call Today
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Charges
    • Traffic Violations
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Payments
  • Contact

Criminal And Traffic Law In Greenville And Statewide

When You Need A Champion, We’re Here For You

Do you need to disclose your arrest record to an employer?

On Behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Dec 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense

When you apply for a job in South Carolina, most employers will ask you to sign off on a background check. If you have a criminal record, you might be hesitant to share your record with a potential employer. Do you need to disclose your record to get the job?

Are employers allowed to run background checks?

Employers are well within their rights to request a background check. In fact, some employers are actually required by law to run a background check if they’re considering offering you a job. Having a criminal record doesn’t necessarily disqualify you from the job, but it can make it more difficult to get hired. Depending on your record, some employers won’t hire you if they feel that your background could impact relationships with customers or co-workers.

Overall, it’s best to disclose your arrest record from the beginning so it won’t cause any issues for you later. Since an arrest doesn’t equal a conviction, your employer might not make a decision based on the existence of an arrest record. Additionally, federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against potential employees with a criminal record. However, it’s possible that your record could affect your chances of getting hired in certain situations.

How can you protect yourself after you’ve been arrested?

When you get arrested, it’s important to hire an attorney who can help you with criminal defense. Otherwise, having a conviction on your record could negatively impact you later in life.

Hiring an attorney gives you the best shot at protecting yourself from criminal charges. Your attorney might be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed in court. If they can’t keep you from being convicted, they might be able to get the charges expunged later on down the road.

Recent Posts

  • Assault charges: When can you claim self-defense?
  • What everyone needs to know about the plain view doctrine
  • The potential penalties for cocaine charges in South Carolina
  • Should you accept a plea deal?
  • Avoid these prescription medication mistakes to stay out of jail

Archives

  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016

Categories

  • Criminal Defense
  • Drug Crimes
  • Firm News
  • Traffic Violations
  • Violent Crimes

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

FindLaw Network

How To Reach Us

Blackwelder Law, LLC

Greenville Office

3453 Pelham Road
Suite 205
Greenville, SC 29615
Greenville Law Office Location

Phone

910-489-2178

Fax

864-428-1294

Social Media

  • Follow
Review Us

Let’s Get Started Protecting Your Future

© 2025 Blackwelder Law, LLC • All Rights Reserved

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw