QUESTION
I have a youth offender felony, can I become a police officer?
Asked on Feb 01st, 2012 on Criminal Law - New York
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I am 23; I have a non violent youth offender felony from 2005 and a non violent misdemeanor from 2007. Can I become a police officer?
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Law Office of Jared Altman
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I would contact some of the police forces that you might ultimately apply to and ask them directly.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving New York, NY
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Raiser & Kenniff, PC
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That is up to the police department to decide. A youthful offender adjudication is not a crime it the misdemeanor is. That could render you ineligible. You should call a recruiter and ask.
Answered on Feb 09th, 2012 at 10:53 AM