What happens when a charge I disclosed does not show up in the background check?

[stephenMM]

They only look at convictions, not charges. For example, someone could be charged w/ multiple violent felonies in multiple states, but if they haven't been caught/brought to trial AND convicted, then nothing would show up on a background check. Or, someone could have been convicted of a non violent felony 10 or 20 years ago (depending on how far they go on a background check) and that conviction could mean being denied employment. Meanwhile, the serial felon could get the job.

The basic courtroom tactic should be remembered. Don't disclose anything. Period.

[Okey Dokie]

Originally Posted by stephenMM

The basic courtroom tactic should be remembered. Don't disclose anything. Period.

This is terrible advice, unless you’re absolutely positive the situation will not show up on a background check.
If you don’t disclose something, and it comes up on a background check, that’s grounds for termination, right there, at least at jobs I used to work at.