Misdemeanor charges and NYPD

[Champ6019]

Hey guys, new to the forums but have been reading them for the past couple of days. My exam for the NYPD is nearing the initial medical stage so I figured I'd stop in for some advice.

I'm 22 right now, full-time college student nearing a BA degree in History. When I was 19, I worked at an electronics store and unfortunately, being an immature punk, I took something that didn't belong to me, was caught, arrested and charged with petit larceny. I eventually plead guilty to attempted petit larceny, a class B misdemeanor in NY state.

With that, I was wondering if through all of your experiences if that's grounds for an automatic DQ in the NYPD process? I know that each case is different, and that honesty really is the best policy, but I guess I'm just looking for some info on whether or not Id be an automatic DQ.

Thanks for your help and I'll see you around the forums

[MikeG]

Just curious but what is difference in charges between "petit larceny" and "attempted petit larceny?" Was the original charge a felony? Not a leo and I can't help you with auto DQ question. The reason I ask is that regardless of what plea bargain you were given, I would think more weight would be given to the arresting officer report and your account rather than the plea bargain. Especially if NYPD made the arrest.

[Joeyd6]

You have at least 2 more yeasr and yes...they will consider you. The oral interview with the psychologist will determien if this was a one time thing or they think you have the potential to steal again.

Stealing at 8-16 is one thing and can be explained as a juvenile ......17 in New York you are an adult and a lot harder to explain.