Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

aggrevated harassment

8 years ago, while working as a bouncer I broke up a fight and was summoned for agg. harassment. I had a lawyer, it was explained to the judge my job responsibilities, and the extent of the incident where I held a gentlemans jacket escorting him outside. To avoid further legal fee--name removed--I pleaded guilty, had a clean record for 8 years and thought it would be off my record. I recently interviewed for a local law enforcement position, and was asked in writing to provide documentation of the incident. Question: Why is this still on my record? Will it ever be off? Can a harassment charge be reason enough to prevent me the opportunity to secure a position in law enforcement?


Asked on 6/17/08, 12:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
NEAL SPECTOR, ESQ. NEAL S. SPECTOR, P.C.

Re: aggrevated harassment

For obvious reasons, even "sealed" cases aren't sealed if applying for a LE position. The incident will always be on record. However, if you only received a violation as a plea you do not have a "criminal record" as a result of that incident. It is unlikely, in my experience, that a violation itself will preclude you from a LE job.

Good luck.

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Answered on 6/17/08, 9:42 am


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