State Licensing - Criminal Record Question

[grossk]

Howdy everyone! I recently passed my NREMT and am filling out my e-Licensing application as we speak. Now, it asks about pending felony charges/convictions of misdemeanors.

Last year, some "friends" of mine broke into this girls house. Unfortunately, I was in the car when they went in. Long story short, they all got charged with Burglary (a felony in the state of WI). I got a lawyer to prove my innocence and he worked out to have me on probation for trespassing/theft. (which still sucks, because I didn't even do anything, but sure beats getting a felony for not doing anything!)

So basically, should I wait to submit my application til I am on probation, or should I do it now while the burglary charge is still pending?

The reason I ask is because on the NREMT website, it says anyone who is on probation is a presumptive denial.

thanks for your opinions!

 

[MMiz]

Welcome to EMTLife! I'm sure you read the NREMT's policy:

Presumptive Denial
Applications for certification by individuals in the following categories will be denied except in extraordinary circumstances, and then will be granted only if the applicant establishes by clear and convincing evidence that certification will not jeopardize public health and safety

1. Applications for certification by individuals who have been convicted of any crime and who are currently incarcerated, on work release, on probation or on parole.
2. Applications for certification by individuals convicted of crimes in the following categories unless at least five years have passed since the conviction OR five years have passed since release from custodial confinement whichever occurs later:
   1. Serious crimes of violence against persons, such as assault or battery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault and battery, murder or attempted murder, manslaughter except involuntary manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery of any degree; or arson.
   2. Crimes involving controlled substances or synthetics, including unlawful possession or distribution, or intent to distribute unlawfully, Schedule I through V drugs as defined by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act.
   3. Serious crimes against property, such as grand larceny, burglary, embezzlement or insurance fraud.
   4. Any other crime involving sexual misconduct.

It looks like your chance of getting your NREMT immediately after being convicted of theft will be difficult. Being on probation certainly won't help.

I'd ask your lawyer for advice, knowing that you'll have to likely appeal the NREMT's initial decision.

 

[Handsome Robb]

With the way the policy that is quoted is written you're better off trying to get it done before your charges go through and get on your record.

Ever heard of guilt by association. You're lucky you weren't sitting in the driver's seat cause that would have made you an accessory to a felony.