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Unfortunately, a mistake you made as a minor that ended up on your juvenile court records may affect your ability to get a job, housing and benefits in the future. Luckily, Washington state allows residents to seal such records, making them unavailable to the public. ...
Once you have fulfilled the obligations of your conviction, you are ready to move on and get a fresh start. Part of that is restoring the civil rights you are legally entitled to as a United States citizen. Unfortunately, it may not be as straightforward as you might...
Individuals who have had a brush with law enforcement in Washington can have public records related to that encounter. Those records can turn up whenever another party performs a criminal background check. Obviously, those convicted of an offense have a criminal...
Everyone is susceptible to making mistakes, especially when they're young. The juvenile justice system recognizes this, aiming to rehabilitate youth who break the law. However, some juvenile records can linger into adulthood, creating significant obstacles for...
If you have made a mistake in the past that landed you in jail or got you in serious trouble with the law, you know what it’s like to make a mistake, feel terrible about it and want a chance to make it right. A pardon is an act of forgiveness granted by the governor...
Drug convictions can affect crucial parts of your life, including housing and employment opportunities. Washington State has a path for people to get drug convictions removed under certain circumstances, which can significantly improve your life, but there are a few...
Appearing in a sex offender registry has numerous long-term ramifications, including limited employment opportunities, housing options and the social stigma. People who have turned their lives around after past mistakes will eventually arrive at the question, "Can I...
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...
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...
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...