Short Answer: NO!

Long Answer:

If a person completes his or her sentence successfully (i.e. completes probation with no violations and fulfills any other requirements the judge stipulates, such as paying fines and attending classes, ), the First Offender Act requires the Clerk of Court to stamp the person's file with the statement:
"Discharge filed completely exonerates the defendant of any criminal purpose and shall not affect any of his or her civil rights or liberties, except for registration requirements under the state sexual offender registry and except with regard to employment providing care for minor children or elderly persons; and the defendant shall not be considered to have a criminal conviction. O.C.G.A. 42-8-62."

Supposedly, a background check done for employment purposes will not turn up a First
Offender sentence.  Anyone in the FBI, CIA, military or law enforcement will always see the complete history.

I don't think you should never use First Offender on a misdemeanor charge; you never know when you will be in the wrong place at the wrong time and need this for a felony charge.

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