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| Texas and New York Now Have DWI Sealing, Yay! |
Texas just passed a criminal record sealing law similar to New York's. They call their law the "Second Chance" bill. I kinda like that because imho everyone deserves a second chance.
Up until October 2017 New York offered nothing to clear records for those with past DWI criminal convictions. The only sealing of records was for non-criminal violations, and for special case situations for drug crimes with proof of rehabilitation.
Often a DWI charge would effect your future ability to gain employment, obtain a state occupational license, or even get an internship. Up until this year New York had no expungement, and no sealing for DWI criminal convictions. We don't have expungement but in October 1, 2017 we do have a close second, sealing of your past DWI.
New York's new broad record sealing law will enable you to seal a misdemeanor and a felony DWI. The new sealing statute also modifies Executive Law so that you do not have to disclose your DWI when applying for an employment position or an occupational license.
DWI non-disclosure is now available in New York State.
Here's all you need to know about New York Sealing Law 160.59.
