arizona: I am facing a disorderly conduct charge from the city prosecutor. In today's society having even a misdemeanor disqualifies someone from a decent job. It can even make it difficult to get hired anywhere. Does anyone know if such a petty crime will ruin my employment opportunity's if I take the plea? State of Arizona. |||Almost all job applications ask strictly for felonies. Do not offer more than you are asked for. Read what they want before you begin giving your life story.|||In most states there are agencies that serve the public in seeking employment and have information and advice about specific hiring practices, interviewing and disclosure tips. You might want to go and explore your questions there. Here is the link: http://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.co鈥?/a> The people who work in the one-stop centers are in touch with employers on a daily basis, know what criteria is used for hiring, and knows all about felonies and misdemeanors that will limit you. I am from a state up north, and felonies of assault, drug traffic, theft keep individuals from easily securing employment.|||If you have an otherwise clean record and your crime does not involve violence or drugs, ask if you qualify for deferred adjudication. After paying the fine, if you commit no other crimes within a specified number of years, the charges, the misdemeanor would then be removed from your record.