Continuance without a finding —— How does this effect future employment?

When I was 17 I hung around the wrong crowd that manipulated me into stealing some money. I did get caught and I was charged as an adult. My charges were larceny over $250 & ID fraud. To say the least, my friends turned against me. (Go figure, right?!)

Anyways the judge gave me a continuance w/out a finding. I had to pay restitution & check in with probation once a month. After 1 year, if I didn’t get into any more trouble, it would be dismissed. Needless to say, I complied fully with probation. Paid back the money I stole & never got into trouble since.

I learned my lesson & for 7 years (I’m 24) I have never gotten into trouble. I seriously learned that I didn’t like being on the opposite side of the law.

I just got laid off after working 4 years w/a company. I now have to seek employment. When I am asked if I have any convictions or felonies on my record, I can answer “no” w/out lying, right?

I don’t have any felonies nor have been found guilty.

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