Chances of me being a software engineer?

I’m a 23 yr old US citizen and want to become a software engineer. I have one issue though. Two years ago I got arrested for a misdemeanor, but I wasn’t convicted of it and it later was expunged. What are my chances of being a software engineer?

I don’t see how is this similar for the fact that I wasn’t convicted and I was able to get my arrest expunged, although I am somewhat thankful it’s still mediocre.

If your arrest was expunged it’s no longer on your record and you do not have to disclose it in a job application. You do not have to discuss it at all – it’s like it never happened as far as potential employers are concerned.

My dad is a lawyer so I am vaguely familiar with some law-type knowledge.

However, i am not a real practicing lawyer so you might check with one if you are really concerned.

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check with a lawyer about what? I basically did a background check and nothing showed up?

This is not really a question for a coding forum. If you don’t understand you might want to get legal help.