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New Indiana Expungement Law’s Effect on Employment
A new law in Indiana that broadens the eligibility for expungement is also expected to have a major impact on the ability of former offenders to obtain employment. Not only does the new law allow for the expungement of certain nonviolent and nonsexual misdemeanors and class D felonies, but it also will no longer allow for potential employers to ask if an applicant has ever been convicted of an offense that has been expunged by the court. Continue reading
New Michigan Set Aside Bill May Reduce Recidivism Rates
In Michigan, those convicted of felonies have found it difficult to obtain employment and professional licenses due to their criminal history, regardless of whether or not the individual has paid his or her debt to society. A felony conviction also excludes many from receiving educational scholarships, which are crucial when one cannot obtain gainful employment to support oneself through school. This pushes many felons into a vicious cycle of recidivism. Continue reading
Higbee & Associates (RecordGone) Wins Major CA Appeals Case On Unfair Competition Law
The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates, which operates Recordgone.com, scored a major victory today in the fight against non-attorneys engaging in the unauthorized practice of law by offering California expungement related services. The victory comes in the form of … Continue reading
California Expungement Law Expands Relief to Infraction Offenses
In July of 2010, California Governor Schwarzenegger signed a new law that allows for the expungements of infractions (some exceptions apply). This law will take effect on January 1, 2011 and will also apply to infractions that occurred before this … Continue reading
New expungement laws in Utah
On March 29th, 2010 Governor Gary Herbert signed into law House Bill 21 which includes the Utah Expungement Act, a complete overhaul of existing expungement law in Utah. This new law will make it much easier for deserving people … Continue reading
