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Someone who has been convicted of a criminal offense in Washington may continue to maintain their innocence. Sometimes, they can appeal an unfair verdict from a criminal trial when there were issues with the proceedings. If an appeal is not an option or proves...
There are many ways that a Washington criminal conviction will inconvenience someone. First and foremost, they face arrest and court proceedings. After that, they will have to potentially serve the sentence handed down by the courts if they plead guilty or get...
The first person with a felony record ever elected to be a state lawmaker in Washington finally got five felonies vacated by a judge this September. Rep. Tarra Simmons, who represents Bremerton, had a felony record going back to the age of 13 when she was convicted of...
A number of studies have looked at what’s called the “second chance gap” in various states. That term refers to the difference between the number of people eligible to have their convictions expunged or vacated and those who actually have done it. In a study published...
Young adults who are not yet legally independent can make mistakes that may haunt them for years to come. Thankfully, the juvenile justice system has certain rules in place that can help reduce how long many youthful offenders must suffer lingering consequences for an...
A felony conviction can be like a yoke, weighing you down long after you have served your sentence. It can limit your employment opportunities, make it difficult to secure housing and even affect some of your civil rights. Fortunately, all hope is not lost. The law in...
Most people know that the President of the United States has the power to issue pardons – and people regularly appeal to whoever is in office for post-conviction relief. However, there’s a lot of confusion about how presidential pardons actually work. Here are some...
In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland, it was confirmed that prosecutors are required to disclose specific kinds of evidence to criminal defendants so that those affected by such evidence are given an opportunity to assess its validity and respond...
Are you seeking insights into how expungement can transform the lives of individuals with criminal records? Look no further. Below, you can delve into the remarkable power of expungement and its positive impact on the lives of those who deserve a second chance....
The average person is well aware of how many businesses conduct background checks before hiring a new employee. Occasionally, people assume that if they maintain their current employment, a minor criminal conviction won't have as much of an impact on their...