It was revealed Monday that county Judge Nancy L. Butts in November had approved expunging the record of the accused, Gary W.

Having a criminal record can be a constant burden, affecting your everyday life and future opportunities. Whether it’s a minor misdemeanor or a more serious offense, the stain of a criminal record can ...

A criminal record can cast a long shadow, impacting everything from employment opportunities to housing options. But what if you’ve paid your debt to society and want to move forward with a clean ...

Hadasha Foxx has wanted to be a nurse for more than a decade, but found out last year that a mistake she made years ago would hold her back from her dream. "It was devastating," said Foxx, 30, who ...

A Norfolk judge agreed Monday to expunge the criminal record of Messiah Johnson, who spent decades trying to prove his ...

May an expunged criminal record ever be used against a defendant? Yes, said the Supreme Court on July 31,2024. N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency v. A.P., __ N.J.___( 2024), (A-14-23).

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ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A bill designed to help former low level offenders move ahead with their lives will become law in Minnesota. Gov. Mark Dayton Wednesday signed the criminal records expungement bill, ...

An automated process to wipe away the criminal records of people in Delaware began on Thursday, Aug. 1, removing barriers to employment, housing and other critical needs. Passed in 2021, Delaware’s ...

This story is sponsored by Rasa. If you were arrested, charged, or convicted in Utah, even a long time ago, there's a good chance your record is still showing up when someone runs a background check.

WREX — The unofficial cannabis holiday, 4/20 is this weekend. The Institute of Medicine has reported on the therapeutic values of THC, the active chemical found in cannabis. After Illinois legalized ...