# These Two Questions Cause the Most Trouble On Background Investigations

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This says the OF-306 asks only for convictions, probation, parole, or imprisonment and employment terminations in the last 5 years. I got told I ommited my arrest on the OF-306  
which did not result in a conviction since it got dismissed and that was problematic.

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