Will a protective order show on a Utah background check?
Most background checks conducted by Utah employers look for criminal
charges. While violation of a protective order is considered
a criminal offense under Utah law, the protective order itself is
considered a civil matter. If you have been convicted of
violating a protective order, the conviction may show up on a
background check. But because the protective order itself is
civil in nature, it should not show up on a criminal background check.
While any criminal conviction may show up on a criminal background
check, some employers are only looking for felony convictions.
A first violation of a protective order is typically filed as
a
misdemeanor in Utah, and therefore would not show up if a prospective
employer was only looking for felony charges. However, if a
person repeatedly violates a protective order, subsequent violations
can be charged on the
felony level.
It
is important to note that even if you have not been convicted of
violating a protective order, merely having a protective order filed
against you will affect your rights to possess guns ("firearms") or
other weapons.
If you are facing prosecution in Utah for a protective order or other
criminal offenses, it is vital to have the assistance of an experienced
Utah criminal defense lawyer. Based in
Salt Lake City,
criminal attorney Stephen Howard offers legal services to clients
throughout the State.
Contact us today to schedule an initial
consultation.

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