Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Vacating a criminal charge

I have a 3rd degree felony charge from New York for the attempted sale of a controlled substance. I was convicted 17 years ago. Can the charges be vacated or expunged? If so, do I have to be in the U.S.?


Asked on 3/31/09, 11:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Matthew Schwartz Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC

Re: Vacating a criminal charge

It is possible to make a motion to set aside the judgment of conviction under CPL � 440. These motions are difficult to win and I would need to know a lot more about your case before I could advise you.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of clearing the conviction, please give me a call.

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Answered on 3/31/09, 12:29 pm


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