Criminal Database Removal
I Have A Criminal Record and I Want To Join The Military
Joining the Military with a Criminal Record We get this question a lot – especially from people with felonies. A young and brave man or woman wants to join the military and serve their country, but their past life holds a criminal record. Is joining the United States Armed Forces possible with a criminal record …
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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 …
CO Governor Hickenlooper Pardons Felon to Fend Off Deportation
Last week, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (D), gave a pardon to a Cuban immigrant for an armed robbery he committed at a Blockbuster video store in 1998. Rene Lima-Marin came to the U.S. during the 1980 Mariel boat lift from Cuba. Despite obtaining legal residency, Lima-Marin was convicted in 2000 and was sentenced to 98 years …
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Why Employers in California Need to Reevaluate Their Criminal Background Check Policies ASAP
Changes are coming to California in the area of employer background checks. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing has put new regulations in place regarding employers’ ability to evaluate applicants through a criminal background. These regulations are meant to help limit potential ‘adverse impact’ on protected groups by businesses’ broad use of making employment decisions based …
