If you have a criminal record, you’re probably aware that landlords are well able to dig up dirt on you. You will likely encounter difficulties finding a top-tier home, because of how easily accessible court records are to…
We at Easy Expunctions know that clearing your record can present a wealth of opportunities. But until now, we haven’t had concrete evidence of the positive effects of receiving an expunction. A new study conducted by University of…
Washington has three new bills in the works, and they all aim to help those who are repeatedly punished for their past criminal convictions. It is estimated that one in every three Americans has a criminal record—meaning one…
You may often hear that a criminal is more likely to break the law than a non-criminal, or that someone recently released from jail is highly likely to wind up back in jail. One reason for this is…
We often see and hear stories about wrongly accused individuals living their life in a prison cell meant for someone else. How does one go back to their life after being wrongly accused of a crime? Illinois is…
Your criminal record can follow you anywhere you go. A simple mistake can take a lot of time, money, and paperwork to get erased from your record. A shoplifting charge can stop you from finding a job, getting…
Roughly 72 percent of colleges require applicants to provide information regarding their criminal history when applying. The University of Minnesota conducted research on this phenomenon by recruiting pairs of applicants to apply to schools across the nation, one…
Virtually every state has increased the cost of fines and fees within the justice system over the past 8 years. This increase is due to the fact that state and local governments use their court system to collect…
Stable housing can help prevent young adults from becoming repeat offenders. Housing instability puts young adults at a higher risk of incarceration and homelessness. Homelessness can lead young adults to commit crimes in order to survive, which keeps…
The consequences of having a criminal record are plentiful. It prevents many from finding employment, presents obstacles when applying for housing, makes it difficult to secure professional licenses, and can even prevent family reunification. The ease of accessing…