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The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records.
The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.
Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date.
Eligible Convictions:
Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, EXCEPT:
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In 2024, Americans owed about $17.94 trillion in total household debt. Most of this debt comes from mortgages. However, due to inflation and rising prices, credit card debt increased by 17.4% from 2022 to 2023. More people are now being taken to court for debt than ever before.
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How common are mistakes on RAP sheets?
RAP sheets often contain mistakes. If you have a copy of your RAP sheet and see one or more mistakes, you can get those mistakes fixed. This article will explain how to fix mistakes on your RAP sheet.
Common mistakes on RAP sheets include:
New York State law* allows lease termination for people age 62 and over, and for disabled tenants, under certain conditions.
Section 227(a) of New York State Real Property Law spells out the rights of people aged 62 and over, and disabled tenants, to terminate a
residential lease or rental agreement before the lease time period ends.
Debt can be hard to manage. Once you fall behind on payments, it can be hard to catch back up. This is because credit cards and some types of loans can have high interest rates.
It’s easy to believe that you will never fall for a scam. Unfortunately, anyone, regardless of age, background, and technical savvy, can fall for a scam. Scammers utilize social engineering, which uses human psychology against you to steal your money or information. They impersonate your trusted friends and family. They pretend they’re law enforcement. They say they love you. They email you a link that downloads spyware on your computer when you click on it. They say they’re an employer and ask you to provide your Social Security number as a part of a job application process.
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Utility law and regulations are complicated. The following is a breakdown of back-billing. If you have questions about utility law or regulations, you
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Navigating contracts can be tricky. Sometimes, you may not even know when something is or is not a contract. This article was written by LawNY to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities in the context of contract law.
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Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records.
The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.
Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date.
Eligible Convictions:
Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, EXCEPT:
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
In 2024, Americans owed about $17.94 trillion in total household debt. Most of this debt comes from mortgages. However, due to inflation and rising prices, credit card debt increased by 17.4% from 2022 to 2023. More people are now being taken to court for debt than ever before.
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
How common are mistakes on RAP sheets?
RAP sheets often contain mistakes. If you have a copy of your RAP sheet and see one or more mistakes, you can get those mistakes fixed. This article will explain how to fix mistakes on your RAP sheet.
Common mistakes on RAP sheets include:
New York State law* allows lease termination for people age 62 and over, and for disabled tenants, under certain conditions.
Section 227(a) of New York State Real Property Law spells out the rights of people aged 62 and over, and disabled tenants, to terminate a
residential lease or rental agreement before the lease time period ends.
Debt can be hard to manage. Once you fall behind on payments, it can be hard to catch back up. This is because credit cards and some types of loans can have high interest rates.
It’s easy to believe that you will never fall for a scam. Unfortunately, anyone, regardless of age, background, and technical savvy, can fall for a scam. Scammers utilize social engineering, which uses human psychology against you to steal your money or information. They impersonate your trusted friends and family. They pretend they’re law enforcement. They say they love you. They email you a link that downloads spyware on your computer when you click on it. They say they’re an employer and ask you to provide your Social Security number as a part of a job application process.
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Utility law and regulations are complicated. The following is a breakdown of back-billing. If you have questions about utility law or regulations, you
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Navigating contracts can be tricky. Sometimes, you may not even know when something is or is not a contract. This article was written by LawNY to help you better understand your rights and responsibilities in the context of contract law.
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