It is right for people to think that if you are out there hunting for those who are defaulters of the law, you should also be innocent of whatsoever offense you are out there to stop. At least, to some degree, people will demand very good and clean records, especially if you intend to be a cop.
In this post, we will get to see whether you can be allowed into the cops with a misdemeanor and whether you can be a cop with a class A, class B, or class C misdemeanor.
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Can you be a cop with a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a crime that carries a less severe punishment than a felony. It is a crime punishable by fine or short-term imprisonment, most times, it does not exceed a year.
Some examples of misdemeanours crimes includes disorderly conduct, trespass, shoplifting, reckless driving, petty theft, simple assault several others.
Different countries have different levels of punishment attributed to the individual with a misdemeanor.
However, it is dependent on the class of misdemeanor you have. Normally, no applicants with a disqualifying misdemeanor will be allowed to proceed through the testing process of being a police officer.
They are automatically disqualified if they have been convicted before for a crime of felonies. So, in summary, whether you can be a cop with a misdemeanor depends on your country. You can’t be a cop with a serious misdemeanor in some countries, while others may permit you.
Can you be a cop with a Class A misdemeanor?
A class A misdemeanor, otherwise called misdemeanor class A is regarded as the most serious type of misdemeanor. The consequences are often severe and will require being imprisoned for close to a year.
Any offense that exceeds a class A misdemeanor is considered a felony. Examples of class A misdemeanour includes computer hacking, theft (depending on the amount), Graffiti, trespassing (depending on the level), DUI ( depending on the number of times) and domestic violence (depending on the degree).
Let’s get back to whether you can be a cop with a Class A misdemeanor. Well, it entirely depends on the requirements of the states, country or district you are applying to be a cop. Most states or countries won’t accept the application of anyone who has a Class A misdemeanor.
Can you be a cop with a Class B misdemeanor?
Another frequently asked question is whether an individual with a Class B misdemeanor can be a cop. First, let’s quickly look at what a class B misdemeanor is. Unlike a class A misdemeanor, a class B misdemeanor is a less severe offense.
It is a mid-range offense that is not as severe as a felony. It requires a less severe punishment for the offender. Examples of a class B misdemeanour include gambling, driving while drunk (a class B misdemeanour first offence), terroristic threat, and several others.
The punishment for a class B misdemeanor crime differs with the country you are in. Some of the punishments for a class B misdemeanor crime are; up to 180 days in county jail, a fine ranging from about $1,000 to $2,000 and several others.
The fact is that there are different requirements for any individual who wishes to be part of the cop in a nation. For most nations, a class B misdemeanor can be a cop member, while for some country that disqualifies any candidates who have been convicted in the past for a crime, such individuals can be a cop.
In summary, it is possible to be a cop member with a class B misdemeanor, which sometimes is dependent on the
Can you be a cop with a Class c misdemeanor?
A class C misdemeanor is a previous misdemeanor, the less severe of all misdemeanors. However, a class C misdemeanor offense is more severe than a minor offense or a petty crime and usually carries a less severe punishment.
Some examples of a class C misdemeanor include public intoxication, disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing, simple assault, theft of less than $50 and others. Unlike other classes of misdemeanor, the punishment for a class C misdemeanor is a fine of about $500 with no jail attached.
An individual with a class C misdemeanor can be considered depending on the country and the department of the cop that they want to join. Not every country and department has a cop who wants to accept an individual with a past criminal record.
I had a friend who was apprehended by the cop for disorderly conduct but was later released after he paid a fine of about $300. A year later, he decided to apply to be a cop but was denied admission because he once had a misdemeanor record.
In summary, it depends on the department and country you want to be a cop that will determine if they will consider anyone with a class C misdemeanor. However, most departments will accept an individual with a class C misdemeanor as a cop since it is a less severe crime.
What disqualifies you from being a police officer?
There are different reasons why an individual can be disqualified from being a police officer. In this section, we shall consider a few things that can disqualify a person from being police. Some of them include,
Dr-ug Abuse
A person is automatically disqualified if they have been involved in any dr-ug-related offense within the last two years or at any point in time.
Criminal Offense.
An individual involved in a criminal case will be disqualified from being a police officer. Examples of such criminal Offence are felony conviction, domestic violence, probation, and several others.
Medical Reasons.
If you have a complicated health issue that will make you incapable of safely performing your duties as a police officer, you are likely to be disqualified.
General Reasons
Other reasons may disqualify you from being a member of the police. Some of them include falsifying important personal information or omitting any data about your history statement, untruthfulness during background stages, poor credit history, and several others.
What Is A Serious Misdemeanor?
The most serious misdemeanor of all types of misdemeanors is class A misdemeanor. According to William Van Regenmorter’s crime victims rights acts as defined in section 61, a serious misdemeanour offence includes domestic violence, assault, child abuse in the fourth degree, fire-arm violations, theft and other similar offences.
The penalties for a serious misdemeanor differ for different states or countries. Some of the penalties include a one-year jail sentence or more.
Conclusion
You can become a member of the cop only if you meet the requirements of the cop department of your state or country. If the country accepts an individual with a class A, B, or C misdemeanor to be a cop, you are qualified, but if not, you can consider yourself not qualified for the position.