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Many expungement cases revolve around DNA evidence that has come to light after the conviction. A person who has been incarcerated may have their conviction overturned and their record expunged when it becomes clear that it was a false conviction to begin with. For...
Washington law offers the Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity, or CROP, to help people blocked from professional licenses by old criminal records. This tool prevents state agencies from denying you a license solely based on your history. If you have rebuilt your...
The record of a prior drug offense can have a major impact on the defendant. Especially in cases involving felony convictions, individuals may struggle to secure gainful employment, obtain rental housing or qualify for certain forms of educational financial aid. The...
There are many forms of post-conviction relief potentially available to those convicted of serious crimes. Some defendants are eligible to vacate prior convictions. It is also possible to seal records after serving the sentence for a vacated or juvenile conviction. In...
Vacating a criminal conviction can help people move on from their prior mistakes or misunderstandings. Once enough time has passed, people with eligible criminal records can ask the courts to vacate prior convictions, which may ultimately expand that person's...
People with criminal convictions on their records face many challenges. Their prior offense may turn up whenever landlords or employers perform background checks. Most criminal records exist indefinitely, meaning that they can limit a person’s opportunities for the...
Many people seek expungement after a false conviction. There have been hundreds of expungements related to DNA evidence, for example. Someone may have been convicted based on the testimony given by an eyewitness, but DNA later proves that the eyewitness was wrong, so...
When someone applies for a pardon, the request often sparks a mix of emotions and debate. Many wonder if public opinion sways the decision. While laws and official guidelines set the framework, community voices can still carry weight in subtle but important ways. The...
In Washington, there are two options for helping you to clear a criminal record. While some people use these two options as interchangeable methods, they are actually considerably different. Both aim to reduce the long-term consequences of a criminal record, but they...
A run-in with the law in your late teens or a criminal charge that has long been resolved shouldn’t define the rest of your life. However, many people in Washington continue to miss out on jobs, housing and educational opportunities simply because of having a criminal...