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Life is full of second chances. However, for someone with a criminal history, the path to that fresh start is full of obstacles. Fortunately, there are systems in place that will allow you to put your past behind you and move on. What is expungement? Expungement is...
Even though Washington has a reputation for somewhat lenient drug laws, thousands of people still get arrested and prosecuted for substance-related offenses every year. Those who plead guilty or get convicted have to cope with having a criminal record that may follow...
When you apply for a presidential pardon, you must supply at least three character references or “affidavits” with your application – but not just anybody will do. You cannot ask anybody related to you by blood or marriage to serve as your character reference, nor may...
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. ...
The power of clemency is one of the most profound (and controversial) aspects of presidential authority. Statistically speaking, there are more petitions for clemency sitting before the current president than ever before, and every election cycle brings new...
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...
Some people have the opportunity to overturn their criminal record with an appeal. Others can seek to have the records sealed or expunged. Yet, in some cases, neither of these is an option, or at least not one that will succeed If you fall into this category, it does...
Everyone makes mistakes. Most of the time these do not have any great lasting consequences but sometimes they can have massive consequences such as when your mistake leads to an encounter with the police and perhaps the court system. Even if you were never actually...
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...
The ongoing financial consequences from a long-ago mistake can seem particularly unfair. People who have atoned for their mistakes should be able to free themselves from these financial hardships without having to cough up even more money to reduce those hardships....