# Misdemeanor **URL:** \ **Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\ **Created:** [July 23, 2014, 9:51am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126 "2014-07-23T09:51:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![montega123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@montega123](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/montega123)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2014, 9:51am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/1 "2014-07-23T09:51:12Z")
What are the chances of getting a security clearance with a misdemeanor assault and battery on a family member charge. No one was injured or hurt in the incident just a big misunderstanding. I was assigned to take an anger management class and 2 years probation that’s the deal I took. ---
**Author:** ![Marko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/marko/32/103_2.png) [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/2 "2014-07-23T23:15:47Z")
Depends on the recency, circumstances, level of clearance, and the position it is needed for. If domestic violence was involved then you are not allowed to serve in positions that require use of a weapon. If that is the only issue of concern and you have completed probation requirements then it should be able to be mitigated. ---
**Author:** ![montega123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e36b37/32.png) [@montega123](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/montega123)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2014, 12:20am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/3 "2014-07-24T00:20:43Z")
It is a secret clearance for an IT position. I took the deal in April this year and I’m still taking the class for a few more months and on probation until April 2016. ---
**Author:** ![Marko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/marko/32/103_2.png) [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2014, 8:36am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/4 "2014-07-27T08:36:45Z")
Based on the information you provided, due to the recency of the incident and the fact you are still on probation could make it an issue of concern where a letter of interrogatory is presented to you. You should be prepared to provide a response and any kind of information that may help mitigate the concerns. ---
**Author:** ![PandoraPost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@PandoraPost](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/PandoraPost)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/5 "2019-11-11T18:20:48Z")
Marko, What are my chances of receiving clearance (NOTfor any kind of law enforcement job) if my DV (LOWEST degree) charge was dismissed in mid-2018 (incident occurred beginning of 2017)? Is this considered too soon? ---
**Author:** ![Marko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/marko/32/103_2.png) [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/6 "2019-11-11T19:39:02Z")
This will not disqualify you for any clearance level or position, especially if it was dismissed. ---
**Author:** ![Mon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/mon/32/1808_2.png) [@Mon](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Mon)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/7 "2024-05-02T12:54:39Z")
Hey what about a non violent assault and battery would that disqualify me from getting top secret clearance for fbi and us marshal and my friend wanted to know would a stalking conviction get her a disqualification ---
**Author:** ![backgdinvestigator](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/backgdinvestigator/32/209_2.png) [@backgdinvestigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/backgdinvestigator)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 1:14pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/8 "2024-05-02T13:14:56Z")
Not enough detail for your charge to even start a guess about the clearance. Those two charges would fall under suitability/candidate screening for the FBI. Stalking conviction would be a suitability issue for any federal law enforcement positions. ---
**Author:** ![Mon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/mon/32/1808_2.png) [@Mon](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Mon)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/9 "2024-05-02T16:46:46Z")
Okay now does it also depends on how long ago the conviction was ? Or for the stalking it’s just a flat out no because the suitability ---
**Author:** ![backgdinvestigator](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/backgdinvestigator/32/209_2.png) [@backgdinvestigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/backgdinvestigator)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/10 "2024-05-04T13:19:03Z")
Time is normally a good mitigation factor for adjudication. Suitability and getting your foot in the door is a different area. Federal law enforcement normally has many more applicants that are well qualified with no legal issues. They can apply, but the circumstance, the behavior since, and the chance of stalking someone in the future are also factors in a suitability screening. Bottom line, give it a shot, we don’t know for certain. Just don’t bet the kid’s college fund on the outcome. ---
**Author:** ![Mon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/mon/32/1808_2.png) [@Mon](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Mon)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/misdemeanor/126/11 "2024-07-11T23:03:39Z")
Hey the non violent assault and battery was 2020 and my friend well co worker her stalking conviction was in 2020 as well. No new crimes since finished college 3.9 GPA. Took anger management classes by myself.