The 1/3 number I'm citing counts arrests without convictions https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2017/aug/18/andrew-cuomo/yes-one-three-us-adults-have-crimin

The 1/3 number I'm citing counts arrests without convictions https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2017/aug/18/andrew-cuomo/yes-one-three-us-adults-have-criminal-record/ https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2017/aug/18/andrew-cuo... But on a second reading of that page, I think you're right, "criminal record" is more accurate. My point is the same, either way -- it's a lot of people.