Month: June 2017

How To Seal Your Criminal Record In Texas

Texas law refers to getting an order to seal your records as obtaining an “Order of Nondisclosure” – for this article we will use both terms interchangeably. The process for drafting and filing a Petition for Nondisclosure for a Texas record sealing can be a long and complex process, with many steps involved.  After determining …

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Can I Get My CFA with a Criminal Record?

For individuals with criminal records, you may think it’s a long-shot to accomplish certain things like working a great job, finding a home, pursuing education, etc. For those pursuing a career in finance who want to increase their chances of earning a higher salary or getting that top dog job, receiving their CFA (Chartered Financial …

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What is an Illinois Certificate of Sealing?

Going through life with a criminal record can be difficult. Fortunately, Illinois allows individuals to seal or expunge their criminal records in many cases, depending on the type of crime. Unfortunately, on the other hand, there are still many criminal offenses that are not eligible to be sealed in Illinois. For one-time Class 3 or …

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Can I Get an MBA With a Criminal Record?

As stated in previous posts, one of the benefits of expunging your record includes applying for student loans if an individual decides to pursue higher education. Furthermore, many schools will ask about and look into the existence of any criminal record of an applicant. By getting a master’s degree, you can apply for higher-end jobs …

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How Much Does a Record Expungement Cost?

The Big Question A question we are often asked is ‘how much does an expungement cost?’ The answer, well there isn’t an easy answer. Expungement prices can vary greatly, as everyone’s case is unique to their situation. Multiple factors can influence the cost of an expungement, such as the crime committed and the state it took …

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How Long Does an Expungement Take?

 The Process The process of criminal record expungement or sealing can be a long and winding road, but the help of an experienced expungement attorney significantly shortens the process… What are the typical steps involved in a criminal record sealing or expungement? The first step is gathering the relevant criminal records. You must fully and …

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ICE Officials Cracking Down on Immigrants Without Criminal Records in New England

Doubling Down on Deportation Immigrants in the New England area who are without a criminal record appear to be a prioritized target by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Arrests of non-criminal immigrants living in New England without proper authorization has more than tripled this year alone. These mass arrests appear to be in line …

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LaGrange County to Hold Record Restriction Day

LaGrange’s First Record Restriction Day The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with the Troup County Criminal Justice System and sheriff’s office, has begun the planning stages of the first ever LaGrange Record Restriction Day. Georgia law currently allows record expungements under certain conditions. To completely wipe marks off of one’s record, individuals must petition various different …

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House Bill 746: North Carolina’s Repeal of Local Background Checks for Handguns

Elephant Crossing Republican lawmakers in the House are once again attempting to repeal North Carolina’s requirements for having a concealed carry permit in order to carry a handgun. House Bill 746   would remove the state’s requirement for a concealed carry permit, changing state law by allowing any U.S. citizen 18 or older who legally owns a firearm …

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