Long after any sentence has been served, a criminal record can continue to wreak havoc with your life and limit your opportunities to build your future. It can make it almost impossible to find a decent job. You may be denied housing or disqualified from receiving public benefits. You can find yourself being rejected from educational programs and denied certain professional licenses. It can seem that you will have to carry your past mistakes around with you for the rest of your life. What can you do? Who can your turn to for help? Unlike some other states, New York has no laws to erase or “expunge” criminal convictions. However, New York does have a process under New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.59 called “sealing.” This process can be deceptively complex and full of pitfalls for anyone not familiar with the application of this law. You need an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney to guide you through the process. The Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. helps people get their criminal convictions sealed so they can move on with their lives. You may now be asking yourself, “Can I get my criminal record sealed?” To be eligible for sealing, you need to have been crime-free for at least 10 years since the date of your last conviction or release from jail/prison. Generally, you can only make a motion to have up to 2 misdemeanor convictions or 1 felony and 1 misdemeanor conviction sealed. However, even if you have more than 2 convictions, they may all be eligible for sealing if they are related to the same 1 or 2 incidents. For example, if you were charged and convicted of multiple crimes during a single incident, the court may decide to treat the multiple convictions as 1 conviction. Sex offenses along with violent felonies and other serious felonies are not eligible for sealing (see “List of Offenses Not Eligible for Sealing” below). You cannot apply to have any convictions sealed if you have a current criminal case pending. Once a court approves your motion, all official court and Division of Criminal Justice Services records relating to those specific arrests, prosecutions, and convictions will be sealed. Members of the public – including employers and housing agencies – cannot see any conviction that is sealed. Sealed criminal convictions can only be seen by federal, state, and local law enforcement and a limited number of state agencies (see “List of Agencies Who Can See Sealed Convictions” below). To have the best possible chance of succeeding on a motion to seal criminal convictions, under N.Y. C.P.L. Section 160.59, you need a skilled and experienced criminal lawyer to prepare your motion and, if necessary, argue in court on your behalf. The Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. will interview you and evaluate your prior record, obtain all the necessary information and documentation, and prepare a comprehensive motion to convince the court that you deserve a second chance. Jason Bassett, Esq. brings a unique combination of skill, experience and zealous advocacy to the representation of all clients. He has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of individuals, and that includes the right to escape the limitations that criminal records can often impose. Let the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. help you get some of your life back. List Of Offenses Not Eligible For Sealing:Sex Offenses:
Homicide Offenses:
Class A Felony Offenses:
Class B Violent Felony Offenses:
Class C Violent Felony Offenses:
Class D Violent Felony Offenses:
Class E Violent Felony Offenses:
Conspiracy Offenses:
List Of Agencies That Can See Sealed Convictions:
Via https://jbassettlaw.com/sealing-criminal-convictions/
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