Falsely arrested for petite larceny

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Country: United States of America
State: New York

In 1983 I was falsely arrested for petite larceny - shopliting. I was fingerprinted at the time. Is my criminal record still available for review on a prospective employer?

Answer

Yes unless it has been sealed etc.; you may call the court involved or the DA to see what is the status.

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Question

Country: United States of America
State: New York

In 1983 I was falsely arrested for petite larceny - shoplifting. I was fingerprinted at the time. Is my criminal record still available for review on a prospective employer?

Answer

Yes unless it has been sealed etc.; you may call the court involved or the DA to see what is the status.