American Public Records

Public Records - An online background check is an easy way to find out if someone has a criminal record. However, not all crimes are alike. Here are some of the definitions of the types of criminal records:

Public Records - Misdemeanors. These crimes include shoplifting, harassing phone calls, traffic offenses and in most states, DUI. Most misdemeanors will not result in major jail time unless the offender has a prior criminal record. In some states, misdemeanors are not part of a person's criminal record.

Public Records - Felonies. This is a very broad category that includes everything from murder to felony drug possession. If you are conducting an online background check and all you see is 'felony arrest, ' you need to dig deeper. There is a big difference between crimes rape and theft or drug possession and aggravated assault.

http://www.AmericaSearch.org/ Traffic Violations. In some jurisdictions, minor traffic violations such as speeding, failure to yield or running a red light are not listed on a person's criminal record. If the traffic violation resulted in a wreck or death, most states will include them.

More info: http://public-records.americasearch.org/