What are the possible consequences if Grant does not reveal the shoplifting incident? What are the possible consequences if he does?

What do you think Grant should do? Grant, age 28, spent two years in the state penitentiary for shoplifting when he was 19 years old. Since that time, he attended classes, obtaining an associate degree in accounting, and spent three years in the U.S. Army. He now has a family and is an involved and respected member of his community.

Grant is applying for a job with D & J Accounting. The application asks if he has ever been convicted of a crime.

Since his shoplifting offense, Grant has been a law-abiding citizen.