[justlurking]

One is generally asked if one has been convicted of a felony, a false arrest with no charges lodged doesn’t have to be reported unless one is being vetted for high security type jobs.

This guy is a registered nurse.

Depending on the state, you have to report any arrest (regardless of convictions) to the licensing board. From what I can tell in a quick search, Virginia does require it.

Even if he doesn't report it, it will show up in a criminal background check -- which is done for all nurses these days, due to government requirements for people handling scheduled drugs. He might be able to get the record expunged, but it's not always successful, even if he gets a legal order to do so.

[T-Bird45]

Exactly on point about nurse licensing - please allow me to add another caveat on this guy perhaps applying for a concealed carry license in the future where the felony arrest would have to be disclosed if it were not expunged. It would likely result in a delay if the explanation on the app was not completely satifactory.

Another point of delay, if this stays in NCIC, would be the NICS delay when making a firearms purchase.