If this is the only thing on your record, you really should get it removed via expungement. Cost varies in each state.

Aaron, I don't know what took place in that incident, but if it is enough to cause some degree of concern to you - I would not leave it up to Background check report, that may give the hiring manager reason to think you did not offer this information because you were hiding this from them...dont give anyone the opportunity to make an assumption. Frankly, I would rather him/her see me as responsible that potentially deceitful.
Recently, I had a background check go back 45 yrs. At this time & day safety is not taken lightly... Best wishes

Well in my case I would mention it if asked but because it ask if you have been convicted of a felony on the application you would think they already know(if answered truthfully)!

Don't tell them anything. Keep your mouth shut. You shouldn't be held accountable for a mistake u made 10 yrs ago, unless u molested a child, they are unfortunately incurable.

I got SCREWED out of an important job last October... all because of a 16 year old case that I was HONEST about. Either keep your mouth shut and roll the dice OR... get that ish EXPUNGED like I finally just did this month. I'm calling them back and reapplying as they suggested I do.

Be honest, because in some circumstances they ask the question on your application, have you been convicted of any crimes?, if you answer " no" , and later on it reveals that you have it's not a very good look. Be upfront. In my opinion everyone deserves a second chance.

The company I'm working for now did a background check as far as 16 years back I'm an ex-felon but I still got the job thank God as a team leader when they ask if I was convicted I put yes I was honest it all depends I guess on people and Company. I was turned down a lot because of my background but I never gave up

Aaron, If they have told you your offer is pending your background check, they will find the old incident. Here's the deal, I can't guarantee that they won't count you out if you tell them but I can almost guarantee that they will count you out if you wait and let them find out on their own. I think most hiring managers understand that sometimes something has happened in the past that you are not proud of. Depending on what the incident was will probably be the deciding factor. Bottom line is they will find out weather you tell them or weather they pull it out of your background check and your chances of overcoming the incident are far better if you tell them. Talk to the hiring manager face to face and be real. Tell them what happened and when and let them know that is something you are not proud of and it has never happened since and will never happen again. Good luck to you, something that happened that long ago shouldn't be allowed to punish you for the rest of your life.

Someone needs a reality check. Here's the facts

1. All background checks are run thru the FBI. They go back to kindergarten where you should have learned 2 valuable lessons. A. Stay out of trouble B. ALWAYS tell the truth. You obviously missed those lessons.
2. The incident is now irrelevant, your character is now center stage.
3. You lied by failing to disclose
4. You blew it big time
5. Get your act together,
6. The incident has been on your record for 10 years. Your chances of getting it removed now are right around zero.
7. Your not going to get a warm fuzzy hug in the real world. Get your act together or expect this kind of thing to happen the rest of your life.

Ouch, OUCH, I know what you are going through, a few questions., Is there more than one incident? Were you convicted of this "incident" or just charged. I assume you did not get a discharge of any type either. The problem with hiding this is what if this incident is uncovered a year down the road when you are settled in this new job? Aaron remember one thing you are going to findout what is on your record for future searches worse case scenario. The what if will they find out later will weight on your mind even if its just background noise. If you come clean now and the company pulls your offer then you are not going to know what is on your record. There are more than one good jobs out there granted difficult to land. If possible work at a pardon for this "incident". Find out what is on your record now if you can. Good-luck.