QUESTION
How can I get a misdemeanor off my police record?
Asked on Nov 10th, 2012 on Criminal Law - New York
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I got a misdemeanor assault class A about 20 years ago, but when a back ground check is done for a job it show up. I just finish school for nurse aide in nursing home and this is hurting me how do I get my record clean from this?
11 ANSWERS
John J. Carney
New York does not have an expungement statute and you cannot remove a criminal record. You may be able to get a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities if you retain an attorney and that sometimes allows you to get a job that would otherwise be unavailable if the employer wants to hire you.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 11:58 PM
It's called an "EXPUNGEMENT." It'll cast you approx. $500 for a lawyer to do this.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
You need to file a petition to the court to have your record expunged.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If this happened in Michigan and it is your only criminal conviction then you can apply to the court where it happened to have it expunged. Talk to an attorney and they can help you with this procedure.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
I don't believe assault is one of the types of misdemeanors that qualifies for expungement.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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You may be able to have the conviction expunged. I suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
Hire a lawyer to get it expunged.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Hire an attorney to see if it can be sealed and expunged.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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Crimes of violence are very difficult to have removed from your record. If you have had no violations of the law since that incident, you may be abler to do so. My advice: retain an attorney who can work with you and see if a motion is possible.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:38 PM
James Edward Smith
Petition to seal your record.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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Rothstein Law PLLC
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You can't if this is in NY. NY does not seal convictions or expunge records.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:37 PM