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For thousands of people in Washington and across the nation, a sealed record is a sigh of relief; it is a fresh start. Criminal charges can limit your employment options, your educational future and your support systems, all in addition to limiting your freedoms. By...
When you have a criminal conviction, you will lose some of your rights. If you are a professional who works in a licensed profession, a criminal conviction could impact your licensing. According to the Washington Courts, you may be able to restore your license through...
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...
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...
If you are a Washington resident recently released from jail or prison, you know that life can be hard for a convicted criminal. The Second Chance Act may give you the boost you need to get your life back in order as you reenter society. The National Association of...
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...
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...