New Yorkers with open warrants for low-level summonses can have those records cleared up with a rare second chance offering hosted by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office this Saturday.
The “Another Chance” event hosted by the district attorney’s office will see Thessalonia Worship Center converted to a mobile courtroom where those with open warrants can work out their case with defense attorneys from the Legal Aid Society.
“[W]e will have defense attorneys to help participants learn how to seal old convictions, as well as get information on expunging marijuana possession convictions faster, bringing criminal justice reform to life for New Yorkers,” said Clark in a statement. “I strongly urge residents with summons warrants to attend the event so they can remove the burden.”
Common low-level infractions range from drinking alcohol in public, littering, or riding a bike.
The daylong event takes place on Oct. 26 at 941 Rev. James A. Polite Ave. in Longwood.
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