by Holly Meyer | Aug 14, 2019 | Record Sealing
Governor Cuomo has recently signed into law A.8420-A which will take full effect as of August 28, 2019. The significance of this new law is two-fold. The Law has re-categorized and decriminalize lower level marijuana possession. In addition, this law has added the...
by Holly Meyer | Mar 26, 2019 | Record Sealing
This post is written to conclude and recap my series on sealing (sometimes referred to as “expungement”) of your New York criminal record. I felt it was necessary to write on this topic due to the fact that many individuals do not realize that they have the option to...
by Holly Meyer | Feb 13, 2019 | Record Sealing
This is the next post in my series on the sealing or clearing of New York criminal records. My last article discussed the process of sealing a prior conviction. While the process may seem straightforward, it is important to understand that if mistakes are made then...
by Holly Meyer | Feb 11, 2019 | Record Sealing
This is the next post in my series on the sealing of New York criminal records. My last article discussed when one is eligible to seal a New York record. In 2017, our state greatly expanded the eligibility requirements for one to clear their history. This, in turn,...
by Holly Meyer | Jan 14, 2019 | Record Sealing
This is the next post in my series on the sealing of New York criminal records. My last article discussed the effect of sealing a record. Completing the process will make one’s history inaccessible to many who would perform a background check. Such individuals are...
by Holly Meyer | Jan 14, 2019 | Record Sealing
This is the next post in my series on the sealing or “expungement” of New York criminal records. My last article provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing. It also stressed the need to consult with an attorney if you believe you are eligible...
