What is the timeframe to have a record expunged after an arrest

There is no expungement in NY. If the case was dismissed, records are ordered sealed, but anything to do with immigration you need to disclose. ...

Why the Manhattan da is considering fake tickets for show as forgery in the second degree? i didn't get caught with the stuff

The question can't really be answered without knowing all the facts and details. You should not post those on a public forum such as this. These...

It would be highly unusual, possibly even the basis for a writ (kind of an appeal to a different judge for a reversal of the first judge's...

Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal

If it's within a year since you accepted the ACD, the case is still open. You can move to advance the case and vacate the ACD. The Court may...

I was given youthful offender treatment over 10yrs ago i want to apply for the police in N.C do i have to say yes to any crimin

It is a conviction that was sealed, but the chances are a law enforcement agency will have access to it so you are probably better off being up...

How much time would you be sentenced to in prison for trespassing?

It really depends on the facts and the charges. Trespassing can be a violation, B misdemeanor, or A misdemeanor. Jail of up to one year on an A...

Will an Unlawful Possession of Alcohol Under 21, bring back my ACD?

Not sure of Plattsburgh area but where I practice, while theoretically, it could, practically, it would be unusual for the DAs office to seek to...

If you are otherwise here in a lawful immigration status, I don't see a problem while the case is open. You need to consult an immigration attorney...

It is a class A misdemeanor which could give you a criminal record so for someone with no prior police contact I would consider that a "big deal."...

How to seal my criminal record?

240.20 seals automatically. Whether your employer finds out depends on what type of work you do.