Is the court required to seal my criminal record if I qualify for sealing?

2020-06-29T10:40:03+00:00

No.  The determination on whether to seal your criminal record is a discretionary decision made by a Judge.  To apply for your record to be sealed, an application must be submitted to a Judge with notice to the agency that prosecuted your case.  In New [...]

Is the court required to seal my criminal record if I qualify for sealing?2020-06-29T10:40:03+00:00

What documents do I need in order to submit a sealing application?

2020-06-29T10:39:39+00:00

To apply for your records to be sealed, you need a certificate of disposition from all courts that you are seeking your records to be sealed. If you cannot recall the court(s) where you were convicted, it is recommended you obtain a copy of your [...]

What documents do I need in order to submit a sealing application?2020-06-29T10:39:39+00:00

What information should be included in a character reference letter?

2020-06-29T10:39:15+00:00

A character reference letter should include the following: Writer’s name and occupation Nature of the writer’s relationship with the you Description of your character, moral strength/qualities, work ethic, and/or reputation, etc. Specific examples that support the writer’s description of you

What information should be included in a character reference letter?2020-06-29T10:39:15+00:00

What is a certificate of relief from disabilities?

2020-06-29T10:38:25+00:00

A certificate of relief from disabilities recognizes your rehabilitation since the time you committed a crime or offense. It is a certificate issued by a judge and is designed to relieve an “eligible offender” of any forfeiture or disability, or to remove any bar to the [...]

What is a certificate of relief from disabilities?2020-06-29T10:38:25+00:00

What is a certificate of good conduct?

2020-06-29T10:38:03+00:00

A certificate of good conduct, like a certificate of relief from disabilities relieves a person of any disability, or bar to his employment, automatically imposed by law by reason of a conviction for a crime or offense. What is different from a certificate of relief [...]

What is a certificate of good conduct?2020-06-29T10:38:03+00:00

What does it mean if I have been charged with menacing?

2020-06-29T10:33:34+00:00

You can be charged with Menacing in New York State if you are alleged to have placed another person in fear of injury or death. If you are convicted of this offense, you may face jail or prison time, probation, and/or fines. A court will [...]

What does it mean if I have been charged with menacing?2020-06-29T10:33:34+00:00

What is menacing in the 3rd degree?

2025-11-24T19:47:21+00:00

Menacing in the 3rd Degree means the police allege that you intentionally placed or attempted to place someone in fear of injury or death. Menacing in the 3rd degree is a class B misdemeanor under NY Penal Law §120.15. If you are convicted of [...]

What is menacing in the 3rd degree?2025-11-24T19:47:21+00:00

What is menacing in the 2nd degree?

2020-06-29T10:31:11+00:00

Menacing in the 2nd Degree means the police allege that you intentionally placed or attempted to place someone in fear of injury or death by displaying a weapon such as a knife or a gun. Second Degree Menacing is also committed when a defendant intentionally [...]

What is menacing in the 2nd degree?2020-06-29T10:31:11+00:00

What is menacing in the 1st degree?

2020-06-29T10:30:43+00:00

Menacing in the 1st Degree means the police allege that you have committed menacing again, after you have previously been convicted of menacing.  This new charge is then elevated to a felony based on your prior conviction. Menacing in the 1st Degree is a class [...]

What is menacing in the 1st degree?2020-06-29T10:30:43+00:00
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