Month: July 2017

New Washington Law Notifies Domestic Violence Survivors when Abusers Attempt to Purchase a Gun

On July 23, a new law took effect in Washington that requires law enforcement to alert victims when their abusers attempt to buy a gun. The House Bill 1501 was signed by Washington Governor Jay Inslee in May, and is the first of its kind among state law. The legislation establishes a grant program which …

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Why Labor Is A Great Occupation for Ex-Criminals

It’s difficult to find a great job in today’s world. If you’re an ex-offender, you may be desperately struggling to find work. You may feel like there’s nowhere left to turn, but there is one industry that is hiring ex-criminals in numerous states. Labor and construction markets are crucial to the formation of an abundance …

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An Example of Ex-Felons Contributing to Society

For some convicted felons, the end of your criminal record expungement process can be a sigh of relief. With the rewarding benefits and the weight of your past lifted off your shoulders, you feel that you can finally get back to living a normal life. You may be asking yourself, what is a gratifying way I …

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New ‘Second Chance’ Record Sealing Law in Texas

In 2017 Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law allowing first-time DWI offenders to petition to have their criminal record sealed. House Bill 3016, termed the “Second Chance Bill,” allows people convicted of one low-level offense – including a DWI with a blood alcohol level under 0.14 or nonviolent Class C misdemeanors – to …

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New Expungement Laws – Criminal Record Removal Rundown

As you may know, living with a criminal record can be very difficult. A criminal record can create barriers between you and the job, housing, or license you would otherwise qualify for. Chances are, you’ve experienced a background check at least once in the past – or maybe you are facing one in the near …

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Can I Get in The SENTRI Line at The Airport With a Record?

If you’re like many of us, you get tired of waiting in long U.S. Customs lines at the airport when you arrive from another country. Screaming kids, not so friendly agents and having just arrived from a long flight from another country makes for quite the headache. But what about those alternative lines that are …

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How Will an Expungement Affect My Ability to Travel?

Traveling to Other Countries with a Criminal Record Traveling is something most people enjoy. But what if you want to travel and have a criminal record? Will this affect your ability to travel? The short answer is that it depends. It depends on what country you’re traveling to and what is on your criminal record. …

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