Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Grand Larceny Charges

I have a friend of mine who been charge with grand larceny and he was planning to go to law school. Can that stop him from going to law school? first arrest, can that be dropped? if drop, will that still affect him getting a good job? thanks.


Asked on 5/19/06, 1:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Grand Larceny Charges

Law School applications likely ask if someone has ever been convicted of a crime. So if the person gets convicted, it is one factor a school will consider in the application process. In addition, if a person is convicted of a felony, they are not eligible to become a member of the New York State bar and therefore cannot practice law in NY. A misdemeanor conviction does not prevent someone from becoming a member of the bar but, like law school, its something that the Character & Fitness Committee will consider. I recommend you friend hire a good criminal defense lawyer as there is a lot on the line.

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Answered on 5/19/06, 1:45 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Grand Larceny Charges

I agree with Mr. Rothstien. A law school may admit him, but with so many applicants without a crime of dishonesty, why would they? Plus law schools love to advertise bar admission stats which will never happen for your friend in any state.

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Answered on 5/19/06, 5:05 pm


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