Category Archives: General news
California Expands Felony Expungement Eligibility with AB 1115
California has passed into law AB 1115, a bill expanding eligibility for felony expungements to those who received a felony conviction before felony realignment sentencing provisions went into effect in 2011 via AB 109. Continue reading
Nevada Supreme Court Greenlights New Sex Offender Law
Under the new law, the Nevada Sex Offender registration tiers will change. Tier 0 will go away completely, meaning if you are currently a Tier 0 registrant, you will be reclassified into Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III depending on your charge. Continue reading
Unique State Service Aims to Solve Complex Criminal Record Problem in Ohio
People who have had their criminal record sealed by Ohio courts may have an easier time finding jobs thanks to a recently implemented state program. Continue reading
Higbee & Associates (RecordGone.com) Wins New York State Record Sealing Appeal by Unanimous Decision
The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates (RecordGone.com) has won an appeal with the State of New York Appellate Court for the 9th and 10th Judicial Districts on behalf of one of their clients regarding a drug conviction sealing. Continue reading
Penal Code §1473.7 Offers New Immigration Options for Immigrants With Criminal Records
On Sept. 28, 2016, Penal Code §1473.7 was signed into law, which creates a new motion to vacate or modify a criminal conviction or sentence. This new law allows a wide range of immigration possibilities for those who were previously ineligible and deportable based on a criminal conviction. Continue reading