Have you ever been convicted of a crime? It’s a question that’s asked of millions of people every day as they fill out application after application in an attempt to obtain employment. But how many of these people will be turned away for checking next to the word "Yes" and how many more have given up looking for work simply because they know they’ll be asked? In Understanding and Applying New York State Correction Law Article 23-A, Richie F. Levine offers a comprehensive look at the current employment law as it relates to those convicted of a crime as well as case studies, governmental policies, and sample forms that will serve as useful tools to potential employees and attorneys alike because it takes away some of the guess work and confusion related to Article 23-A.