If there’s anyone whose life shouldn’t be determined by a criminal record, it’s minors. Children should not be branded delinquents because of minor offenses, especially considering the fact that kids are more likely to make mistakes without considering…
As of July 2020, the highly-supported ballot initiative to legalize the recreational use of marijuana known as the Smart and Safe Arizona Act has been approved by the Secretary of State to be listed on the general election…
Today, we’re celebrating another win for business owners battling the stigma of past convictions as of June 2020. This win comes in the form of the SBA’s agreement to change the regulations surrounding the application for loans to…
Another background check company has come under fire, this time for baiting customers into purchasing packages by using false or misleading information. MyLife is a website that operates by pulling together criminal records and public information on you,…
The European Union’s Top Court has issued a ruling that relieves Google from applying the right to be forgotten beyond the EU’s borders. In other words, Google does not have the obligation to remove links from its search…
The advantages of a clean record go way beyond what most people realize. The sad fact is that one simple mistake can take years and years to recover from. One of the biggest downfalls of a messy criminal…
Maine is finally recognizing and attempting to correct the flaws in its criminal justice system. Those who have been released from jail are walking around with “scarlet letters,” as described by state representative Thom Harnett. As of right…
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…
Criminal records exist for a reason—we would never argue that. But when they do more harm than good, it’s time to take a step back and decide if the system needs a second look. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance…
Whether you’re seeking employment, applying for travel visas, or requesting bank loans, you’ll probably want to know what comes up during a background check. The information on your criminal record may include all arrests, convicted or not, as…