Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

charged for rape`

my husband was charged with rape over 25 years ago. He spent 2 months in jail. I am from Canada and he cant cross the border without a bond. Is there not a limitation on crimes? He has not been in trouble since and leads a very trouble free life. What are the chances of him recieving a bond?


Asked on 8/23/08, 3:26 pm

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Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: charged for rape`

I am afraid that there is no statute of limitations on convictions in New York State. Nor does New York have a sealing statute so his conviction will stand and stay on his record. As for the bond, that is required by Canada not the US. Although there is a way in New York State to get a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities which in some cases can aleviate some problems associated with a conviction. When dealing with federal or international bodies or laws this Cerificate will not accomplish what you are looking for.

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Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

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Answered on 8/23/08, 11:24 pm


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