Missed Misdemeanors in New York

The Shocking Reality: You're Missing Dangerous Convictions

Every day, background screening companies across New York State unknowingly clear candidates with criminal convictions that should disqualify them from employment. These aren't clerical errors or system glitches—they're systematic gaps in traditional county-level criminal searches that leave employers exposed to devastating liability.

The problem isn't what you're finding. It's what you're NOT finding.

The chart below shows real misdemeanor convictions that exist in New York's court system but are completely invisible to standard county criminal searches. These aren't theoretical gaps—they're actual cases documented by our investigative team. Each of these represents a hiring decision you need to make with complete information, not partial data.

Sample Misdemeanor Convictions

Sample Misdemeanor Convictions that Do Not Exist within County Court Records

Court Type Charge Description
Albany City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 130.52 01 AM Forcible Touching
Albany City Criminal Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 265.01 01 4th Degree - Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Albany City Criminal Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 220.03 00 7th Degree - Crim Poss Control Subst - 7th Degree
Albany City Criminal Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 265.01 01 4th Degree - Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Amsterdam City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 190.25.01 2nd Degree - Criminal Impersonation
Amsterdam City Court — PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Amsterdam T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Bainbridge T.J. Class B Misdemeanor PL 190.05 00 Issuing a Bad Check
Binghampton City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 260.10 01 Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Binghampton City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 120.20 Reckless Endangerment 2nd
Binghampton City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Brookfield Town Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 215.50 Criminal Contempt 2nd
Brookfield Town Court Class A Misdemeanor — Petit Larceny
Clay T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Clifton Park Town Court Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 0511.01A Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
Cobleskill V.J. Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.3 03 Operating MV Under Influence of Drug or Alcohol
Colonie T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 260.10 01 Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Colonie T.J. Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.1 01 Operating Vehicle - Ability Impaired by Alcohol
Deerfield T.J. Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.3 03 Operating MV Under Influence Drug or Alcohol
Dover T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 260.10 01 Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Dunkirk City Court Class B Misdemeanor PL 190.05 00 Issuing a Bad Check
Dunkirk City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Dunkirk City Court Class B Misdemeanor PL 190.05 01 Issuing a Bad Check
Gloversville City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Gloversville City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Guildford T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 165.15 4C Theft of Services
Halfmoon Town Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 220.03 Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 7th
Herkimer V.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 260.10 01 Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Herkimer Village Court Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 0511 02A1 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd Degree
Le Ray T.J. Class B Misdemeanor PL 110-155.25 00 Attempted Petit Larceny
Le Ray T.J. Class B Misdemeanor PL 110-155.25 00 Attempted Petit Larceny
Little Falls City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 260.10 00 Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Little Falls City Court Class B Misdemeanor PL 240.10 00 Unlawful Assembly
Maryland T.J. Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.3 03 Operating MV Under Influence of Drug or Alcohol
New York Mills V.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Norwich T.J. Class B Misdemeanor PL 190.05 01 Issuing a Bad Check
Oneonta City Court Class A Misdemeanor — 2nd Degree - Criminal Contempt
Rochester City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 170.05 00 3rd Degree - Forgery
Rome City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Rotterdam T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Rotterdam T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 190.25 01 2nd Degree - Criminal Impersonation
Rotterdam T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25.00 Petit Larceny
Syracuse City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Syracuse City Court Class A Misdemeanor SW 01470 00 Misuse of Food Stamps
Syracuse City Court Class A Misdemeanor SW 01470 00 Misuse of Food Stamps
Syracuse City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 120.00 00 3rd Degree - Assault
Troy City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 145.00 01 4th Degree - Criminal Mischief
U.S. District Court Felony 21:841A Controlled Substance - Sell, Distribute, or Dispense
U.S. District Court Felony 18:751A.F Prisoner in Custody of Institution of Officer
Utica City Court Class E Felony PL 260.25 Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person 1st
Utica City Court Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.3 03 Operating MV Under Influence Drug or Alcohol
Utica City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 240.30 01 2nd Degree - Aggravated Harassment
Van Buren T.J. Class B Misdemeanor PL 140.10 00 3rd Degree - Criminal Trespass
Watertown City Court — PL 110-155.25 00 Attempted Petit Larceny
Watertown T.J. Class A Misdemeanor PL 155.25 00 Petit Larceny
Watervilet City Court Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.3 03 Operating MV Under Influence of Drug or Alcohol
Watervilet City Court Unclassified Misdemeanor VTL 1192.2 02 Operating MV Under Influence of Drug or Alcohol
Watervilet City Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 220.03 00 7th Degree - Crim Poss Control Subst - 7th Degree
Watervilet City Court Misdemeanor VTL 0511.2A1 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd
Worcester Town Court Class A Misdemeanor PL 120.00 Assault 3rd

The Mathematics of Risk

New York's Fragmented Court System Creates Systematic Gaps:

  • 62 counties with inconsistent record-keeping standards

  • 13 counties requiring expensive NYS OCA searches ($95+ per name)

  • 12 additional counties with clerk fees on top of search costs

  • Hundreds of town and village courts maintaining separate records

  • Municipal courts handling thousands of cases invisible to county searches

Translation: Your "thorough" county searches are actually missing 30-40% of relevant criminal data.

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