The government of Pennsylvania just made it easier to put your criminal past behind you. Pennsylvania’s clean slate law, also known as Act 56, was approved by the Governor on June 28, 2018, after passing through the legislature with almost unanimous bipartisan support. The law…
If you have been convicted of a crime, a pardon could be the only way of clearing your record. This is especially true if your record is not eligible for expungement. Unlike expungements, which are applicable towards only a limited number of offenses, anyone with…
Everyone makes mistakes. If you’ve made errors in your past that led to a criminal record, you may want to consider an expungement. However, qualifying for an expungement can be complicated, and the process of obtaining one can be difficult to manage. By understanding the…
A previous offense on your record can continuously affect your life by making it difficult to secure employment, get into school, or avoid unwanted attention from curious neighbors. The expungement process is meant to allow certain people to clear their record. However, expungements in PA…
