You should seek a position in the Obama administration. You'll fit right in. EDIT: But on the rizzie, it may or may not deter potential employers. Good luck to you in your search. I think it would be important how personable you are and how many mitigating circumstances exist (i.e., I was a little rowdy as a youth but am reformed now, etc.). I have a good buddy who got into a major brokerage firm here in Chicago and he has a few alcohol arrests on the books. Very nice young man, though. There were extenuating circumstances and he sold himself well. GL!