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Old dismissed weed charge from 2008 showing as felony on background check — can't get hired
Dismissed drug charge misreported as felony conviction in screening databases
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Page Structure
H1: Old dismissed weed charge from 2008 showing as felony on background check — can't get hired
h2:Your Dismissed Weed Charge Is Showing Up as a Felony — Why(Background check companies scrape court records but often get charge levels and dispositions wrong)
h3:How Background Check Errors Happen
h2:Your Rights Under the FCRA
h3:Disputing the Error With the Screening Company(They have 30 days to investigate — provide court docs showing dismissal)
h3:Getting Court Records to Prove Dismissal
h2:What If You've Already Lost a Job or Housing(FCRA violations can mean $1,000+ in statutory damages per violation)
h3:Filing an FCRA Lawsuit
h2:Cleaning Up the Online Trail
h2:Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I dispute a background check error?
- Can I sue over a wrong background check result?
- How long do dismissed charges stay on your record?
- Do I need a lawyer for an FCRA dispute?
- Can an employer rescind an offer over a dismissed charge?
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