Stories Related to Expunctions

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Unlocking Opportunities Through Clearing Your Arrest Record

In a world where background checks have become a standard procedure for most employers, having an arrest record can significantly hinder you

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Rommy Kassim

7/19/2023

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Ohio Plans to Introduce Laws to Help Human Trafficking Victims Get Expunctions

Current Ohio law does allow for expunctions for human trafficking victims' criminal records, but the offenses must pertain to specific crimes such as soliciting, loitering, or prostitution to apply.

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Rommy Kassim

11/12/2021

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New Jersey State Supreme Court Allows Expunctions for Pardoned Offenses

On January 11, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled a man pardoned by Gov. Christie could have offenses expunged from his criminal record, a rule that could potentially restore rights to a significant number of New Jersey citizens.

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Rommy Kassim

11/12/2021

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Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019

A landmark proposition has made its way to the House of Representatives recently, marking a monumental moment for those who support the decriminalization of marijuana

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Rommy Kassim

10/22/2020

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Harvard to Conduct Massive Expunction Study in Both Kansas and Pennsylvania

As more and more states adopt policies that make the expunction process easier, it's important to have scientific data to support record-clearing and its positive effects.

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Rommy Kassim

10/9/2020

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New York Establishes Official Process for Eliminating Marijuana Conviction-Related Records

Convictions and offenses can cause damage to one's reputation, the loss of jobs, the loss of necessary goods and services, shelter, and even custody of children.

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Rommy Kassim

10/2/2020

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Biden Pledges Federal Aid Toward Marijuana Crime Expunctions

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden took to the public to present his plan for racial equity and the economy moving forward.

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Rommy Kassim

9/10/2020

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New Kentucky Bill Allows for Automatic Expunction of Certain Records

As criminal justice reform has been catching momentum in recent years, new eyes have found flaws in old, inefficient, and often prejudicial laws.

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Rommy Kassim

9/10/2020

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New York Senate Allows for More Low-Level Marijuana Conviction Expunctions

As of July 2020, the New York Senate has passed a bill that expands the possibility of expunctions for low-level marijuana misdemeanors to many more individuals.

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Rommy Kassim

9/10/2020

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Does an Expunction Mean I'm Innocent?

Receiving an expunction for an arrest or minor conviction is a life changing event, allowing you to live as if the incident never happened.

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Rommy Kassim

7/29/2020

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MLK's 1960 Arrest Record Will Be Expunged

As a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested more than 20 times.

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Rommy Kassim

5/13/2020

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Six New Michigan Bills Could Widely Expand Expunction Eligibility

Michigan has made some great strides towards removing employment barriers caused by criminal records this year, Senator Jeff Irwin recently introduced a bill that would automatically clear low-level marijuana misdemeanors.

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Rommy Kassim

3/31/2020

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