Normandy Park Second Chance Law Blog
Can divorce mediation give you a new lease on life?
When couples in Washington decide to get a divorce, you may be wondering if there is any way to avoid the difficult legal battles that so many divorcing couples seem to run into. Fortunately for you, there are ways to achieve an uncontested divorce, and you may be...
What can a CROP do for you?
You may have made mistakes in your past that limit the opportunities available to you now in terms of employment, housing, and other matters. If this is the case, you may be able to apply to obtain a CROP. The acronym stands for Certification of Restoration of...
Why is treatment a better alternative to jail for drug abusers?
Every day people in Washington are arrested or go to jail for drug offenses. Many sell or buy drugs because they are addicted and become desperate. After they spend their time in jail, they leave and return to society with the same underlying issues that caused the...
State Law Gives “New Hope” to Those With Criminal Records
we discussed some of the many hurdles faced by people with criminal records in Washington State. Even after paying their debt to society, people with criminal convictions are often denied adequate housing, employment and other resources they need to re-enter society...
Is There Hope for Normalcy Post-Conviction?
If a Washington criminal court judge handed you a guilty verdict, you may assume that your life is over. According to Rasmussen College, the average criminal sentence is a little more than three years. However, people with felony convictions often face long-term...
You’ve just been stopped for DUI. Now what?
Meeting old friends presents a great opportunity to catch up. Have a few drinks, a good meal and enjoy one another’s company. While this may seem like an innocent night on the town, it’s possible that you could be stopped by police on your way home. If they think you...
Preparing for your new life after divorce
Living single again after years of being part of a couple may be a bit of a financial shock, and while you are going through the stress of the divorce, you may not want to face those changes yet. However, if you recognize and plan for those changes during your...
What is restorative justice?
On this blog, we often use the term "redemption law" when discussing ways to give people a second chance after they have been convicted of a crime. Another term that some of our readers may have seen is "restorative justice." The two concepts are different in many...
CROPS option helps those who don’t qualify for expungement
The past is in the past, but unfortunately it doesn't always stay there. Oftentimes, many individuals with a criminal record are finding it hard to turn their lives around. Growing out of the mistakes of a person's past takes courage and maturity. However, a better...
Can you erase your criminal record?
After you have been tried and convicted of a crime, paid any fees and served any required time behind bars, you may feel that you have paid your debt to society and you should start with a clean slate. Unfortunately, many people find that having a criminal conviction...
