Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Arrested at work for non-work related charge

My job suspended me temporarily

due to my arrest. They want to know

the charges to allow me to return to

work. Do I have to give them that

information or just some sort of

documentation stating that it is not

work related? I do not want them to

know the charges just in case they

get dropped or dismissed and to

protect my reuptation.


Asked on 9/22/07, 9:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Arrested at work for non-work related charge

Charges are just that. Accusations. Unless you are under 19 however they are public records and anyone with a computer can find out what they are and where they are pending.

You should see a civil rights attorney to see if your job is discriminating against you.

If you wish to speak to me about your job or about your criminal case, please contact me through the links below.

Good Luck.

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Answered on 9/23/07, 1:05 am
Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: Arrested at work for non-work related charge

If you have an employment contract I would review it to see what it says (if anything) about arrests for alleged criminal acts. Normally in New York people are employees at will and therefore you can be fired whenever they feel like. You could try to use the documentation that says the offense is not work related and see if that is enough to satisfy your employer. I would recommend you consult with an attorney in order to determine all your options. Please feel free to contact my office if we may provide any assistance to you in this matter.

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Answered on 9/23/07, 4:18 am


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