Shoplifting, Larceny, Robbery, Theft pl 155.25 and pl 165.40

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Help !
I am applying for job in the financial industry. Is pl 155.25 and pl 165.40 non-criminal or criminal? It happened in new york county. I don't know how to answer this question on employment application.
This took place 1980. I am very nervous if this record reflects on my background check.
Thank you !

 

[army judge]

Help !
I am applying for job in the financial industry. Is pl 155.25 and pl 165.40 non-criminal or criminal? It happened in new york county. I don't know how to answer this question on employment application.
This took place 1980. I am very nervous if this record reflects on my background check.
Thank you !

You might have been given a desk appearance ticket for these offenses. Petit Larceny (NY PL 155.25) and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree (NY PL 165.40) are both "A" misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail. They constitute the stealing of property and possession of stolen property regardless of how insignificant the value is.

These particular Desk Appearance Tickets probably contained one of these crimes, but prosecutors have the authority to add other crimes in the event they can be established from the facts of your case. Regardless of the offense charged, consult with an experienced New York County (or current county) criminal defense attorney to ensure you understand the arrest and Desk Appearance Ticket process as well as the direct and indirect implications of a criminal conviction ending up on your record.

Generally speaking, if the value of the property is under $100 or less, an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) is a likely to have been offered. If the prosecutor accepts the deal, then the case is normally dismissed and sealed after six months.

I'm thinking someone forgot to make sure everything was completed in your case. Maybe your fine went unpaid? Or, as NYC is so populated, someone could have used your name, eventually pleasing out and the conviction ended up on your record. This is the granddaddy of identity theft and a pain the the YOU KNOW WHAT to get corrected.

It sounds like you knew about this, so identity theft is off the table. Check with the prosecutor's office, sometimes you can do this online, or by standing in line. Good luck.