I would like to know, I have 5 year misdeamenors, all one case but it was 4 convictions. To be short, I was pretty much set up and did not do what I was convicted for. did not have prior convictions. Got a paid laywer, but he was very vague and it cost me my good name and rec'd 2 weeks jail time. I have applied for various jobs, such as banks and semi government jobs. ie. AAFES retail, NEX, They all wanted to hire because I have a lot of managerial experience, but because of failed background check, I was not hired. It's been 5 years since conviction, wanted to know... serious answers only, can I become or get a government job, or state job with convictions. How long do i have to wait? Interested in going back to school for teaching, or even nursing. Willing to relocate to any state to further my life as it is in suspense right now. With government job will they check past 5 years ? Have read a lot of different opinions about getting licensed as a nurse or teacher. Some people say, "no way" for felony and some misdem. Some people claim they or someone they know have become lawyers, are in medical feilds, and teachers even with felony convictions. My misdeamnors are simple assualt, battery, disorderly conduct. I'm confused, stressed and feeling of loss. I need help, to get job, to get out of absuive relationship. Need to find security, to leave. Relationship is primary cause of my convictions. Can anyone please tell me is there a profession I can do that might be lenient of convictions. I have 15 years managerial experience and was in the process of becoming a teacher....Please no non sesnse answers. Thanks.