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Need to get a job but ruined my teaching career with a mistake of taking a plea bargain to agreevated assault which was a ACS case I never did anytime in prison i was told to do a anger management class and Parenting class which I did and was given 2 yrs probation is there any post conviction relief in NYC

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Vonnie Dones ·
A motion to vacate conviction is possible if Court deems the reason just and proper. (Such as ineffective assistance of counsel; due process grounds, such as guilty plea was not knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily entered. In addition, you may qualify for the following certificates: (Post-Conviction relief) These two certificates can help you get jobs, housing, and other benefits even though you have a criminal record. They provide evidence (a “presumption”) of rehabilitation; that is, they show that you have demonstrated to the state that you have turned your life around. If you have ONE FELONY or NO FELONIES (only misdemeanors): You may apply for A New York Certificate of relief From Disabilities. If you have MORE THAN ONE FELONY: You may apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct. (There is a waiting period, which depends on your most serious felony (not your last one).i. For an A or a B felony, the waiting period is 5 years. ii. For a C, D, or E felony, the waiting period is 3 years. See links below for more information on Post-conviction relief and free eligibility test in New York.
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Stephen Cooper ·
In your previous submission, I informed you about seeking to vacate your conviction. Otherr than that, the only post conviction relief I can think of is a relief from disabilities, which, although nice, would not solve your problem.
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John William HillmanCriminal Defense AttorneyValatie, NY ·
The only recourse I can see here is applying to the Court of original jurisdiction for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities. I would certainly hire an attorney to do this as he or she will best know how and what to submit to the Court.
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