<p>My son has a 4th degree misdemeanor for disorderly conduct back in 2006 on his record. We are working on the housing application for Wright State University and I am concerned that this charge may prevent him from getting a dorm. Anyone have an knowledge on this subject?</p>
<p>Presumably he was a juvenile? And the record was sealed or expunged based on him not getting into further trouble???</p>
<p>Why not call his lawyer and ask?</p>
<p>I forgot to clarify but he was 18 at the time so it remains on his record today. He is transferring there from community college.</p>
<p>Call the school and ask. They may want a statement and an interview. If he has been clean since then, it is likely that he will be fine.</p>
<p>If it is on his record and you don’t disclose it and they find out about it that could be worse than just telling the truth and explaining the situation. I’m a believer in the truth. </p>
<p>OTOH, you could have a friend call housing anonymously and post this scenario to get a response so you know upfront.</p>
<p>I know that many schools have kids with criminal records for all kinds of mischief. I do not know how a 4th degree misdemeanor would be perceived. I think it would make a big difference what the circumstances of the crime was, and what your son has done to redeem himself.</p>
<p>Thank you for the replies so far. To give a brief summary of what happened, my son was shooting an air-soft gun at targets in our backyard and a neighbor believed he was using a real gun so he called the police.</p>
<p>What was the disposition? You said that he was charged. Was it dismissed or was there a plea deal?</p>
<p>He was found guilty of the original charge and given 20 hours of community service or 7 days in jail but failed to complete the community service and eventually he did the seven days in jail.</p>
<p>You might check with a lawyer to see if it can still be expunged. NH allows this, even for adults, so that one can start over again.</p>