Can you obtain a license if you have a misdemeanor?

by Karen Ashley » Wed Mar 04, 2009 03:26 pm

Can you obtain a license to sell life and health insurance if you have a misdemeanor but no felonies in the past 10 years?

Total Comments: 105

Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:34 am Post Subject:

if i expunge it or seel it will it still be a issuse with the state?


While sealing/expunging a conviction will conceal it from view by most parties, it will not conceal it from state or federal authorities. They may not be able to "see" into the case file, but they will be able to find evidence of the conviction.

Your event should not be an issue as a misdemeanor. It simply needs to be disclosed. Contact your state's Dept of Insurance and discuss the matter with them directly.

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 01:32 am Post Subject: insurance fraud

Hi, does your like of work involve any type of insurance fraud investigation? Thank you.

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 02:11 pm Post Subject:

Yes, it does. Contact me directly with your concerns.

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:59 am Post Subject: Drug Conviction

I have a misdemeanor drug abuse charge in Ohio from 7 years ago. Do you think this would affecy my chances of obtaining a license?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 02:23 pm Post Subject:

Were you charged or convicted? If convicted, you have to disclose this fact, but unless the conviction was for a distribution offense, it will not interfere with your licensing (assuming the rest of your background is clean).

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 08:03 pm Post Subject: theft

I have a couple different counts on my record dating close to 7 years back...theft in a business setting/personal setting, theft in a store, and I have had bad checks. No felonies. I have to take my exam in the next week, Should I just stop my studing? Is it worth it? I really was hoping this was a 'break' for me...but after reading chapter 12 I am afraid to continue. Please give me advice A.S.A.P.

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 08:06 pm Post Subject: theft

I believe I was charged and convicted. I have owi and driving misd. The owi was in the last 3. Bad checks were recent. All theft was about 7 years ago, but no felonies.

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 08:07 pm Post Subject: question

What is a distribution offence? Please.

Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:58 am Post Subject:

A "distribution" offense is like Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. Normally a felony.

Your chances of being licensed are not the greatest. Failure to disclose 100% of your criminal and civil problems will cause you you to lose your chance of being licensed.

Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:23 am Post Subject: Felony Charge

I was convicted of theft/fraud of a credit card about 14 years ago and have had no other offenses since. I was sent to a hospital where it was determined that I was suffering from Bi-Polar Disorder but being treated for depression at the time of the offense. I am now on the correct medications. Do I stand a chance of getting a license to sell insurance in SC?

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