February 2016

Helping Victims of the War on Drugs: New York Criminal Record Sealing of Drug Offenses

It has become apparent that the war on drugs waged by U.S. law enforcement is a war on its own people, and a war that cannot be won.  Although the United States only accounts for 5% of the world’s population, we have 25% of the world’s inmates—incredibly, about half of the 2.2 million inmates in …

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New York Record Sealing

Bernie and Hillary: Criminal Justice System Must be Reformed

Our team at WipeRecord is enthused about the reformation of the criminal justice system.  We are watching the current presidential campaigns closely, as this has been a hotly discussed topic for at least one party. Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders agree that the criminal justice system needs to be reformed.  In their respective campaigns, both have vehemently expressed that …

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Criminal Justice Reform

Pennsylvania Expands Expungement Law for Nonviolent Offenders

Pennsylvania has recently expanded its expungement law to allow many Pennsylvanians with nonviolent misdemeanor convictions to seal their criminal records from public view, thereby offering access to potential housing and employment opportunities.  Last week, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Senate Bill 166, permitting the expungement of most non-violent misdemeanor convictions after 7 to 10 years …

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Pennsylvania Expungement Laws Non Violent Offenders

Ending the Drug War – Oregon’s New Marijuana Expungement

Many of us know someone who has a marijuana offense on their record; and while you may not consider marijuana harmful, a criminal conviction for marijuana-related offenses can severely limit your opportunities in life in many different ways.  Even though Oregon has recently legalized marijuana, having a marijuana charge on your record may prevent you from …

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Oregon marijuana expungement laws

Firearm Rights Restoration In Washington

Washington Gun Rights One of the most controversial Amendments of the United States Constitution is the Second Amendment. As you may know, this amendment covers the right to keep and bear arms. It is often a topic of conversation in many public debate and town hall meetings. Many American citizens use the right to keep and bear arms to protect …

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Washington Firearm Rights Restoration