Internship with D.A 's office w/ disciplinary record Forum

[contrapositive1]

advise

[eandy]

What were the sanctions for? It's probably fine if no criminal record or anything serious.

[contrapositive1]

something on student code of conduct

[Shmoopy]

Mind telling what you actually did?

[JDfun]

My opinion would be to apply. Worst case they say no. Best case you have an awesome internship! Whatever you do, best of luck!

[contrapositive1]

I broke my school's policy.

[eandy]

I broke my school's non-consensual sex policy.

That sounds like something they'd care about.

[Shmoopy]

Without getting charged with a crime? How? More details please.

[contrapositive1]

TROLLS

[contrapositive1]

?

[Borhas]

Sounds like you were arrested for (alleged) rape

Fwiw it doesn't hurt to try does it?

(Applying to the DA that is, not rape)

[contrapositive1]

stop trolling ppl

[Borhas]

Well that's good, so if their background check form asks for arrests you say no... If it asks for school sanctions and suspension a then you'll have to explain. But I don't think all background check forms ask for the latter, so who knows you may get lucky and not even have to explain it.

Before you go taking responsibility and admitting past mistakes to a DAs office it may be a good idea to consult a defense attorney.

[contrapositive1]

idk

[contrapositive1]

elaborate

[Borhas]

Well that's good, so if their background check form asks for arrests you say no... If it asks for school sanctions and suspension a then you'll have to explain. But I don't think all background check forms ask for the latter, so who knows you may get lucky and not even have to explain it.

Before you go taking responsibility and admitting past mistakes to a DAs office it may be a good idea to consult a defense attorney.

Do you believe, after they have reviewed my addendum, they will decide to take action? My university is in the same jurisdiction where the D.A's office is located.

I don't know and your questions are basically eliciting legal advice which I shouldn't be giving.

But I will say that it may be worth consulting a defense attorney, if you do it right you may get the info without paying a retainer fee.

[contrapositive1]

ok

[Borhas]

Talk to an attorney who does crim defense work in your jdxn. He may know enough about the DAs office to gauge the risks involved, but at the very least he'd explain to you the applicable laws.

[contrapositive1]

this thread should be deleted

[dixon02]

Well that's good, so if their background check form asks for arrests you say no... If it asks for school sanctions and suspension a then you'll have to explain. But I don't think all background check forms ask for the latter, so who knows you may get lucky and not even have to explain it.

Before you go taking responsibility and admitting past mistakes to a DAs office it may be a good idea to consult a defense attorney.

Do you believe, after they have reviewed my addendum, they will decide to take action? My university is in the same jurisdiction where the D.A's office is located.

I don't know and your questions are basically eliciting legal advice which I shouldn't be giving.

But I will say that it may be worth consulting a defense attorney, if you do it right you may get the info without paying a retainer fee.

Where can I get such advice?

Sounds like you're still in undergrad, in which case your school likely has an office of student legal services. Make an appointment there to discuss your situation. Personally, I don't see the harm in applying if your only fear is getting rejected because of your past. How is that different from getting rejected for any other reason? Unless you're concerned about some repercussions of discussing the incident, in which case I can't give you advice there and you should go talk to a lawyer.

[contrapositive1]

i am a senior in undergrad.

[Borhas]

Talk to an attorney who does crim defense work in your jdxn. He may know enough about the DAs office to gauge the risks involved, but at the very least he'd explain to you the applicable laws.

OK. But what about my school's director of public safety? He said I should apply...he was a police officer...

That's certainly good, but its possible that DA won't be so understanding. Especially a female DA who doesn't work at your school and doesn't really know you.

[contrapositive1]

office.

[Borhas]

Just remember, you always have a right to remain silent, and anything you say can be used against you in a court of law, and that the statute of limitations on rape may be more than a few years.

But whatever floats your boat, good luck

[contrapositive1]

what r u saying