October 2015

I Want To Get My Gun Rights Back

In the course of determining our clients eligibility for various expungement and sealing options, we invariably get this question: How can I restore my firearm rights? Firearm possession is restricted at the federal level, and often at the state level, for certain types of convictions.  Federally, firearm access is restricted for any person convicted of …

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I Want To Get My Gun Rights Back

The Cost of Incarcerating Offenders

Did you know that the US houses 25% of the world’s prisoners?  That’s more than any other country in the world.  In California, there are 33 in-state prisons that are managed/run by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). http://america.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/7/prison-juries-incarcerationcostbenefit.html Did you know that CDRC is a government organization meaning that you – yes, …

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The Cost of Incarcerating Offenders

How to Get Financial Aid With a Criminal Record

How Record Expungement Will Help Students With a Criminal Record Obtain Financial Aid Many individuals in our nation aspire to earn a college degree and pursue higher education as a starting point towards a high paying and successful career. The costs associated with many accredited U.S. Universities are extremely high, to the point that most …

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Record Expungement Student Financial Aid

Democratic Presidential Candidates Speak Openly about Marijuana Use and Criminal Justice Reform

The first Democratic Debate was hosted by CNN last night in Nevada. Among the many talking points were gun control, social security issues, jobs and more. One moment stood out when one of the moderators asked Democratic Presidential hopeful, Bernie Sanders, about Marijuana legalization and recreational use in Nevada. When asked how he would vote …

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Criminal Justice Reform

Do I Need To Expunge My Record If I Want to Be a Nurse?

Well – the short answer is “most likely.” At WipeRecord, we are constantly getting questions from people who are pursuing/want to pursue a career as a nurse. Such questions include: “Can I get a nursing job with a criminal record?” “Will I be able to get a nursing license with a criminal background?” An expungement …

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