Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

can a felony be dropped to a class a misdemenor and then to harrassment and does this stay on your record for life


Asked on 1/31/11, 4:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joseph Villanueva Villanueva & Sanchala, PLLC - Serving all of NYS

It's complicated, but the simple answer is yes: the charges can reduced, amended, or superseded. A conviction to a violation can be sealed, but there usually remain some trace of a record. You should contact your attorney that resolved your case for further imfirmation.

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Answered on 4/07/11, 3:24 am


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