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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...
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...
If you’re hoping to clear your criminal record in Washington State, relying on artificial intelligence tools for guidance can do more harm than good. While AI may seem like a quick and easy way to find answers, redemption cases require a precise understanding of...
You did the hard part already: you finished your sentence, moved on with your life and stayed out of trouble. However, because you still owe restitution or other court-ordered payments, you are being told you don’t qualify for relief. In Washington, that used to be...
You’re working hard, staying out of trouble, and trying to build something better for yourself. However, every time you apply for a job, a past criminal charge keeps showing up in background checks and shutting doors. Interviews now seem like dead ends, which can be...
People who are convicted of a crime in Washington often wonder how their future will be impacted by the conviction. This can vary considerably, based on what type of charge they had and specific circumstances of the case. Washington has options available for relief...