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In a Matter of First Impression, the Fourth Dept Determined that Criminal Records Are Eligible for Sealing Pursuant to CPL 160.58 Even If They Relate to Convictions that Predate the Statute

The Fourth Department, in a full-fledged opinion by Justice Whalen, determined that criminal records are eligible for sealing pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law 160.58 even if they related to convictions that predate the statute. People v M.E., 2014 NY Slip Op 05748, 4th Dept 8-8-14

 

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