Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Job Application Disclosure

Is it a criminal offense or violation of probabtion to lie about prior conviction? I understand it is grounds for being fired, but is it criminal or could be construed as criminal if you are on probation.


Asked on 11/24/03, 8:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Job Application Disclosure

Your question is a little more complicated than is evident at first glance.

It is a violation of law to misinform a court or not correct the court's information of that point if it is incorrect.

On the other hand, it is not a crime to misinform friends, family, possible or current employers.

I am unclear whether misinforming a police officer is a crime in and of itself.

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Answered on 11/25/03, 3:54 pm


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