Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

Dismissal for Felony Conviction

Twenty years ago I was convicted of a Felony because I was collectin SSI and working at the same time. I was given 5 years probation and paid back the money. This was the first and last time I every broke the law. I am now 60 years old and have been employed at a private investment bank for one year as an admin asst. When I was hired, I was told that I would not have to be fingerprinted. But a year later, the bank changed its rule and has now had all employees fingerprinted. The fingerprint card is being sent to the FBI. Will this twenty-year old Felony conviction show up? And, if so, can the investment bank fire me because of it. (I did not tell them of it when I filled out the employment application.)


Asked on 5/05/00, 10:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Schnabel Schnabel Law Office

Re: Dismissal for Felony Conviction

Unfortunately a felony conviction remains on your record for life, and should have been answered truthfully on your employment application, which is grounds for discharge. However, since you are now 60 years old and have never again broken a law, you may be eligible for a Certificate of Relief of Disabilities under the authority of NYS Correction Law Section 701. I suggest that you immediately make such application under Section 702 to the Court which imposed sentence upon you.

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Answered on 6/22/00, 10:57 pm


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