Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Can I get a misdemeanor petty larceny ( first and only offense) expunged from my record in the state of New York?


Asked on 7/25/10, 12:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

The simple answer is no. New York State does not have a sealing or expungment statute except for the modification under the Rockerfeller Drug Laws. Your record is yours for the rest of your life unless you get a Gubernatorial Pardon.

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Answered on 7/25/10, 10:15 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

It can only be removed by a governor's pardon

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Answered on 7/29/10, 2:47 pm


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