New York Lawyer Answers Why Get a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
www.ithacadwi.com New York State has no expungement statute. People found guilty of misdemeanors (criminal offenses) have them on their permanent record for life. New York does offer a “Certificate of Relief from Disabilities.” The CRD offers people the ability to prove their rehabilitation. Once obtained from the Court It is a “presumption of rehabilitation” that can be presented to employers and state licensing boards. It acts to remove any impediments to your being hired or licensed to practice. Someone applying for a state license should get CRDs for any New York misdemeanor on record. To learn more about how DWI and other criminal cases work in the state of New York, I encourage you to explore my educational materials at my blog and website www.ithacadwi.com. If you have legal questions, I urge you to pick up the phone and call me since I can answer your legal questions at 607-229-5184 or by e-mail at newman.lawrence@gmail.com. I welcome your call.