Month: July 2016

New Oregon Law Allows Expungement for Nearly All Felony Drug Convictions

Big news out of Oregon! Oregon Senate Bill 908 has greatly expanded Oregon Expungement Law to include Class B felony convictions for possession of essentially all drugs including Schedule 1 Substances. Schedule 1 Drugs include: Heroin | LSD | Marijuana | Mescaline (Peyote) | GHB | Ecstasy (MDMA) | Psilocybin (Mushrooms) | Methaqualone (Quaalude) | Khat …

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What Are the Expungement Laws in Kentucky?

A new law passed in Kentucky allows state residents who have been convicted of a certain classification of a felony to apply for record clearing, provided they have not racked up any additional charges after the completion of their sentence. Certain crimes remain ineligible for record clearing, specifically crimes involving or related to public corruption, …

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Mass Incarceration in Oklahoma: When Will It End?

  In April, a public forum was held in Oklahoma to address mass incarceration in the state. The panel discussion, called “Mass Incarceration in Oklahoma: When Will It End?” had distinguished speakers like Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker Kris Steele, Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater and Reverend Jesse Jackson (the pastor of East 6th …

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Phone companies charge more for inmate phone calls

The Federal Communications Commission’s decision to let prison phone rate caps increase was upheld by a federal appeals court in March 2016. Phone companies will be able to charge as much as 11 cents to 22 centers per minute per phone call provided the court stays the decision after court reviewing appeals from phone companies. …

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Philando Castile Shot During Routine Traffic Stop

An increase in media-documented instances of police brutality has sparked a national discussion regarding the amount of power the police should wield and the rights of the individual when stopped by the police. With increasing misinformation, it is more important than ever to have a clear understanding of your rights. “You have the right to …

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