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Criminal charges can sometimes be tried at the state or federal level. For example, transporting illegal drugs within a state might result in state-level charges and a conviction in state court. However, in some circumstances, the federal government takes over...
Often, individuals who are arrested and jailed for certain offenses reoffend after being released. Within a few years, they may be arrested again, sometimes for the same crime. Prison sentences are—in theory—supposed to help reform those who have broken the law and...
President Biden recently made headlines (both positive and negative) over his decision to commune around 1,500 sentences and pardon 39 people. Reports say that is the single biggest one-day act of clemency granted by a president in modern history. However, presidents...
For many people, criminal records often act as a barrier to securing stable employment. Employers are hesitant to hire applicants with a criminal past, and while the risk of reoffending varies from person to person, some employers tend to see all convicts in the same...
In Washington State, courts often order convicts to participate in community custody. Known in other places as parole, community custody can impose a wide range of restrictions. People under community custody may not be able to drive or leave certain geographic...
DNA evidence has been instrumental in overturning wrongful convictions. Since the development of modern scientific tests, DNA has been used to exonerate hundreds of people who were previously convicted of various charges. Many of these individuals have been cleared...
Are you feeling weighed down by a past mistake holding you back? Imagine wiping the slate clean and stepping into a future full of possibilities. This is where an expungement attorney comes in. With the proper guidance, you may have a chance for a fresh start. In this...
There are multiple types of post-conviction relief that are potentially available to those with a prior criminal offense on their permanent records. People are often aware that the President of the United States of America has the necessary authority to pardon...
When your name is on the sex offender registry, it can feel like you wear a label for all to see. Unfortunately, it can also impact most of your life, from employment opportunities and housing to social interactions. What if you could strike your name from this list...
People who have a criminal record may quickly realize that it can prevent them from being able to do certain things. For some, even one criminal conviction can decrease their ability to get the job they want or to advance in their career. It’s sometimes possible for...