Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Expunging criminal record

I plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge back in 1994. It was a bar fight. I am looking for a job on Wall Street and this record is hindering me from attaining a job. Is there any way to have it expunged from my criminal record?


Asked on 6/22/06, 9:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Expunging criminal record

Unfortunatly, the answer is "no." There is no statute authorizing expungment and even if a judge exercises his/her inherent power to do it the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services will not recognize the order because there is no statutory authority for it.

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Answered on 6/23/06, 8:46 am


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