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...
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Can a felony conviction be vacated in Washington?
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...
How expungement helps convicts turn their lives around
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....
Destroying and sealing records are very different
When someone is seeking to have their record expunged, what they’re usually considering is having that record sealed. This is an official process that can close the record so that it won’t have an effect on their daily life any longer. However, people sometimes think...
Do you tell a prospective employer about an expunged record?
A criminal record can affect your life significantly by limiting your employment opportunities. This can prevent you from accessing career growth chances. Anyone can make bad choices, and unfortunately, yours affected your record. However, if you have paid your dues,...
When can you expunge your record in Washington?
A criminal record act like a dark cloud hanging over your head for the rest of your life. It can bar you from securing a college admission, finding work and housing, owning a firearm or even participating in the electoral process. Even a conviction for a minor...
Life after the Vacation of a Conviction: Three Tips
Having a criminal record can affect your life in different ways, as it can limit your employment, housing and other opportunities. Luckily, In Washington, residents can apply for the vacation of a conviction. The court will clear the record of applicants who meet the...
Were you influenced by peer pressure as a teen?
It’s actually much easier to break the law than you think. If you’re a driver, can you really say with full confidence that you have never exceeded the speed limit? Can you be sure that you never made an error in judgment when you were younger? It’s difficult for a...
Does your criminal conviction qualify for expungement?
Can you get rid of a juvenile criminal record?
Childhood can seem like it comes and goes so fast. One moment you are playing with your friends. The next, you are officially an adult and expected to earn your own way. Unfortunately, any criminal charges you faced during your childhood will not go away so fast. At...