A criminal record can have long-lasting consequences on various aspects of an individual's life, even long after the offense occurred. It can limit opportunities for employment, housing, and education, and carry a social stigma that makes moving forward difficult. Fortunately, expunging a criminal record offers a chance for individuals to wipe the slate clean and [...]
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Oct, 2018Expunge Your Criminal Record in New Jersey
Webster’s Dictionary defines expungement as "to cancel out or destroy completely." In the legal world, getting your record expunged means courts regard you as though your crimes never occurred. What offenses can be expunged? For how to expunge in New Jersey, what does the process look like? Should you pursue it? First, unfortunately, New Jersey [...]
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Aug, 2018Clemency Is Possible With A Lawyer By Your Side
Do you believe your sentence to be unjust? Do you feel like you’ve paid your time? Are you burdened with having to pay an unreasonable fine? Do you need a conviction erased to get a better job? If so, then pursuing clemency with a New Jersey clemency lawyer may be your best option. Dictionary.com defines [...]