will they give me a license if i have a misdemeanor?

hi all,

i think i have a problem. im really scared the state wont give me a license to practice because of a misdemeanor. it happened 10 years ago when i was 19. we got pulled over comming home from a party and well i was jailed for being under influence of a control substance. anyways they gave me a misdemenor and sent me to rehab. is it true that you have to have a squeaky clean record to be licensed cus i heard someone in school say that and now im very worried. can anyone pls give any insight on this. thanks

Try googleing the internet.

tony in Simi Valley, California said: hi all,

i think i have a problem. im really scared the state wont give me a license to practice because of a misdemeanor. it happened 10 years ago when i was 19. we got pulled over comming home from a party and well i was jailed for being under influence of a control substance. anyways they gave me a misdemenor and sent me to rehab. is it true that you have to have a squeaky clean record to be licensed cus i heard someone in school say that and now im very worried. can anyone pls give any insight on this. thanks

Yes, you can get a license...HOWEVER, you will have to explain it on your application, demonstrate contrition, and explain how that negative experience changed you for the better.

yea you can still get ur license..all u have to do is disclose it on your application form...the process will take a little longer because they have to do a whole background check, etc...basically the process will take alittle longer...as long as you have all the information... you should be fine...dont let it stop you... i had a misdemanor also alittle over 10 years..and im in california...

Thank you this helps me a little, my misdemeanor was just over a year ago. I'm still freaking out i've been offered a job in another state, i've laid it all on the line. It was for dui 1st offense. Court records,probation records, alcohol counselors letters, the works. What do you guys think my chances are?

hi, i was thinking about enrolling in a RT program at concorde career college. but i have 2 felonys when i was 15 and 2 misdemeanor as an adult for marijuana. i am 23 now and was wondering if i should rethink joining this program cause of my record. i'm looking to change my life around, do you think its possible to get my license in california?

Does anyone know if I will be able to renew my rt license
if I'm on probation for a misdemeanor of obstruction of highway
I'm in Texas. I'm worried. Thanks