I successfully went through a minor in possession (MIP) deferment program, is it still on my record?

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Several years ago I received a citation for a minor in possession of alcohol on my college campus. My university and the city have a joint program for MIP'd students called MIP deferment program where one must initially plead guilty and then submit to 3 months of probation which includes drug/alcohol awareness classes and random breathalyzer tests if the court so chooses. I successfully completed this and as I understand this offense (the MIP) was to be removed or was technically never on my record. I'm applying for the Peace Corps currently and am wondering if this falls into the category of "alcohol/drug-related" offenses where I've been charged or received a citation, despite it supposedly not being on my record. I don't want to put anything down that my tarnish my application if I don't have to! Any help (people with legal experience?) would be highly appreciated.

Glen B · Accepted Answer

If you were under 18 it's in your juvenile record but that record is sealed at the age of 18.  

If you were over 18, it still appears on your record but you could have your record expunged by hiring a lawyer.  It also depends on what state you're in and if having records expunged is even allowed for this type of offense(which I would imagine it is).

To answer your question, you have been charged and convicted.  You would have to disclose that information on the application.

Josh · Answer

What goes on your record stays on record, so yes it will be.  However, if the arrangement of the deferment program was to get you out of that trouble, then that will be on there as well.  Basically what I'm saying is while all charges will always be visible, it may not necessarily count against you, besides the simple fact that it exists.

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I successfully went through a minor in possession (MIP) deferment program, is it still on my record?

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