Why You Won't Always Get a Second Chance: The New New York Sealing Law

The new New York Sealing law under CPL 160.59 is wonderful and great. It offers many second chances for a fresh start and a new beginning BUT you have qualify. After taking call after call and email upon email many unfortunately don't qualify. Some have even said other law firms and their paralegals said sure you qualify but this just wasn't true. The first hurdle is always eligibility.

The New Law Under CPL 160.59 for Sealing is Specific

If you don't meet all the criteria for eligibility you don't get to use the law at all. Most qualify for    their particular crime, NO sexual based crime and NO violent crime. Most qualify for time, more than 10 years.

The number one reason for disqualification is having more than two criminal convictions anyplace (any state) and within your lifetime.

Ithaca Lawyer: Three Reasons to Seal Your Criminal Convictions

I can think of at least three primary reasons why someone would want their old criminal convictions sealed. On the other hand I can also think why someone may not care or see the point of sealing their old criminal history.

Why would someone want their history of criminal activity sealed from public disclosure?

Why would someone not care if their criminal history was found out?