The definition of a crime, by both the Department of Health and the Department of Education, is that you are found guilty or you plead guilty to a felony or a misdemeanor of any degree. The other issue here is can you get to plead guilty to a violation. That’s with a capital “V.” That is a different level of conviction.
While you do admit to have done something wrong, that is not a crime in the state of New York, and you can truthfully answer the question “No,” “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” if it was a violation that was the end of the criminal investigation If you can possibly get a Violation as opposed to a misdemeanor, get it. It is a much better thing for you. Otherwise, you have been convicted of a crime, and there’s no way to avoid it.
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