Can my husband felony record be sealed of not expunged ?

You are correct, New York does not allow records to be expunged. It may be possible to seal this conviction under CPL 160.59, but it depends on how...

HHow long does a felony stay on your record happen in by around 1987

A felony or misdemeanor conviction remains on your record in NY. There is no automatic process for removal of convictions. You can possibly apply...

Unfortunately there is currently no federal law that allows for the expungement or sealing of federal criminal convictions. However, there are...

New York has a new law (CPL 160.59) that allows for the sealing of criminal convictions. DWIs are eligible to be sealed. New York does not allow...

New York has a new law (CPL 160.59) that allows for criminal records to be sealed. New York law does not allow for the expungement of records. To...

Will I have to do time? Should i look for and get a criminal defense lawyer? Will this stay on my permanent record?

You’re being charged with a B misdemeanor. Unlikely you’ll do any jail, but you’ll want to consult with an attorney because this is a criminal...

No you do not go back to court. Your case will be dismissed on that date without you being there. It shows up on the court calendar because like...

Is it possible? Sure, anything is possible. There is always the remote chance the DA will reduce the charge to a misdemeanor DWI, but that would...

Can forgery be sealed?

So long as it's been 10 years since sentence, which in your case it has, AND you've had no prior contact with the criminal justice system, it...

If you had to complete a drug treatment program as part of your sentence or through the probation department, you may qualify to have your record...