Recent legislation in New York does allow you to finally seal DWI “Driving While Intoxicated” conviction. DWI convictions can show up on background checks costing you valuable life opportunities. There are certain eligibiltity requirements discussed here....
Today, New York State made a major jump towards the legalization of marijuana by decriminalizing recreational marijuana use and possession. This means that simple possession, less than 2 ounces, will only result in an appearance ticket and a violation level offense,...
New York Legislation regarding Marijuana is changing. Although Marijuana is not fully legalized, it is no longer illegal to possess less than 2 ounces. New York has further agreed to expunge many low level marijuana convictions across New York State. According to the...
Surprisingly less than 1% of people (with eligible convictions) have taken advantage of sealing the record. New York State’s Criminal Justice Records show that less than 1% of people eligible to seal their criminal record have done so. The recent law, passed in...
Seal your conviction for a possession of a Controlled Substance or Marijuana in New York. Aside from the “10 Year Sealing Statute” that NY State now offers, drug convictions can be sealed another way. Under NY Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.58,...
Sealing vs. Expungement in New York State. A criminal record can cause serious damage to your career, reputation, future earnings, travel ability, and access to professional licenses. In addition, background checks are becoming more popular and easier to access...
