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Criminal History Guidelines

Disclaimer: The Division uses this matrix simply as a starting point in making its licensing or disciplinary decisions, and therefore it is provided only for general informational and guidance purposes. Every applicant and licensee is unique, with individual circumstances that may involve aggravating or mitigating or other factors, including patterns of conduct that may affect any final decision. Please consult your attorney if you have questions.

KEY:

Proceed with Application

Requires Manager Review

Requires Board Review

Licensure Prohibited

CHARGE

TIME FRAME (most recent charge)

TIME FRAME (most recent charge) in years

0-1 years

0-1

2-5 years

2-5

6-10 years

6-10

10+ years

10+

Alcohol Restricted Driver

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Animal Cruelty

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Assault By A Prisoner

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Assault

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Aggravated Assault

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Battery

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Burglary / Burglary Of A Vehicle

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Child Abuse

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview

Communications Fraud

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Criminal Mischief or Criminal Mischief Intentional Damage Of Property

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Criminal Trespass

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Custodial Interference

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Damage to Jails

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Deal In Harmful Material To A Minor

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Disorderly Conduct/ Continuing After Request To Stop

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Distribution/Offer/Arrange Distribution Of Controlled Substance

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Dog At Large

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Domestic Violence

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Domestic Violence In The Presence Of A Child

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Drive W/ Measurable Amounts

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

DUI

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Enticing A Minor Over The Internet

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Failure To Stop/Respond At Command Of Law Enforcement

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

False Personal Info To Police/Law Enforcement

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Fishing Without A License/2 Pole Violation

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Forgery

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Harassment / Electronic Communication Harassment

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Homicide/Automobile Homicide

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview

Human Trafficking

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Impaired Driving

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Impersonating an Officer

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Interfering With Arresting Officer

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Intoxication/Public Intoxication

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Items Prohibited Correctional/Mental Health Facilities

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Joyriding

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Kidnapping/Child Kidnapping

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Lewdness

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Littering

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Manslaughter

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview

Minor In Possession Of Alcohol

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Open Container/ Drinking Alcohol In A Vehicle

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Operating Vehicle without Insurance

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Possession Of Marijuana <1oz

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Possession With Intent To Distribute

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Possession/Purchase Of Tobacco By A Minor

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance Or Illegal Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Production/Transfer False Id

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Protective Order, Entered

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Protective Order, Violations

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Purchase/Possession/Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Purchase/Possession/Transfer Use Of A Firearm By A Restricted Person

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Possession of Stolen Property

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Rape, Object Rape, Rape Of A Child

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Reckless Driving/ Alcohol Related Reckless Driving

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Retail Theft

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Robbery

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Sex Abuse/ Of A Minor/Of A Child

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Sexual Assault

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview

Sexual Battery

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview

Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview

Sexual Solicitation

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

** Any Other Crime if on the Sex Offender Registry

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Simple Assault

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Sodomy

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Stalking

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Traffic Violations (Speeding, Failing to Secure Load)

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Theft, Theft Of Services, Or Theft By Receiving Stolen Property

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Unlawful Acquisition/Possession/Unlawful Use Of Financial Card

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Unlawful Sexual Activity

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Use/Possession Of Paraphernalia

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

Using Handheld Device while Operating Vehicle

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Issue

Voyeurism

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Securities Fraud

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

**Other Misdemeanor Charges Not Listed Above

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

Issue

**Other 2nd and 3rd Degree Felony Charges Not Listed Above

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Review

**1st Degree Felony (any charge)

0-1 year

2-5 years

6-10 years

10+ years

Deny

Interview