Brooklyn DA to Expunge Small Drug Convictions
Author: New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova
In the light of the general liberalization of laws related to marijuana, Brooklyn DA announced a new program that would permit those convicted in Kings county to apply for an expungement of convictions related to unlawful possession of marijuana. It should be noted, that on a Federal level, possession of marijuana is still a crime related to a controlled substance, which, depending on the amount, may make a person inadmissible and/or deportable.
The program by Brooklyn DA to expunge small drug convictions would allow many to clear their records, and potentially, qualify for Immigration benefits they could not qualify previously. The subjects of the convictions could request the convictions to be dismissed. Moreover, those with outstanding summons warrants will be able to vacate their warrants: an outstanding warrant is a red flag for any immigrant, and must be addressed ASAP.
You can learn more about Brooklyn DA’s programs here: http://brooklynda.org/begin-again/.
If you have Immigration concerns related to convictions, please book a consultation at http://www.shautsova.com.