Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: How long does a misdemeanor last on a person's record?

Forever. Although a Certificate of

Relief from Civil Disabilities with respect

to employment may (not must) be granted by

a NYS Court with respect to a NYS charge

Re: How long does a misdemeanor last on a person's record?

A misdemeanor or any crime always stays on the record but as time goes by, it becomes less significant.

Re: How long does a misdemeanor last on a person's record?

A conviction remains on a person's record unless expunged by court order or, if the convicted person was adjudged a youthful offender and successfully completes a period of probation, the record is sealed.