Re: Is a Conviction for a Violation a Criminal Conviction in New York State
Quoting Mr. Knowitall
Violations are classified as petty offenses in New York, and a conviction for a violation is not a criminal conviction. See the definitions of "crime" and "violation in Sec. 10 of the penal code.
A violation is not a crime but a Penal Law violation is a criminal violation and will certainly appear on a criminal history.