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Top 10 Reasons for Criminal Record Expungement

April 28, 2009 - hands10 If you’re one of the millions of Americans with a criminal record, you’ve likely experienced a few hardships as a result. There are countless difficulties that can arise if your background isn’t spotless and most of those affected have yet to realize the scale of their disabilities. Below are the top ten reasons to apply for expungement of your criminal ... more

ClearMYrecord.com Gets Your Life Back Sooner with Automated Expungement Forms

April 24, 2009 - business-people-on-the-move The expungement of a criminal record can open new paths to a better life for millions of Americans who have had doors closed due to their past. However, without a guide the process of regaining your life can be a long and grueling one. Researching the eligibility requirements, finding all the necessary materials, locating the appropriate addresses, and making sure ... more

What is a Pardon?

March 31, 2009 - courthouse Webster’s Dictionary defines a pardon as the “release from the legal penalties of an offense.” State offenses may be pardoned by the governor, while those convicted of a federal crime or military court martial must seek a presidential pardon. Generally, an expungement or sealing of a record through the county courthouse will be sought first, but due to eligibility constraints ... more

What is a Sealed Record?

March 23, 2009 - sealed The most common usage of the term “sealed record” refers to the court's act of concealing a criminal record from public view. In the majority of cases the court, arresting agency, and any other government entity will erase the files from public record while maintaining them in a private database that is available only to them for specific access. This ... more

3 Problems with Your Next Background Check

March 10, 2009 - dark laptopIt’s no secret that background checks are now a major part of everyday society. Whenever someone applies for a job or a loan, rents an apartment, or even gets an insurance quote, chances are they will undergo a background screening. Although many people are aware of the screening, they may not be aware of what is turning up.
First, we ... more

Top 5 Criminal Record Myths

March 9, 2009 - magglassOver 70 million American adults have a criminal record. Most continue to find significant hardships as a result of mistakes made earlier in life, sometimes decades ago. With so many people affected many rumors and myths work their way into “common knowledge”. Here are several of the more common myths:

If you are arrested but not charged or convicted, then ...

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