Kentucky is hopping on the bandwagon along with a few other states by finally recognizing and attempting to correct the flaws in their criminal justice system. A new Kentucky bill passed unanimously in the legislative committee will automatically clear criminal records for those who were acquitted in court, with no charge. The fact that there is even a need for this bill is astounding because the U.S. legal system states the accused are innocent until proven guilty.
The people this bill will help are innocent and were proven so, and yet the accusation still remains on their records. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can place a big, fat blemish on your criminal record that can preclude you from opportunities when applying for jobs, housing, and education. Kevin Bratcher, a Republican from Louisville, stated that he didn’t even know these injustices were happening, which only further proves the need for additional criminal justice reform.
Empowering more people to clear their name and their records will only improve the economy in Kentucky because it will put more people to work and reduce recidivism by making it more accessible for reformed-criminals to enter the workplace. The current criminal justice system sets all who enter it up for failure.
Kentucky is attempting to fix a significant problem that many were not even cognizant of. You should always be aware of what exactly is on your criminal record, as you too might be a victim of a false accusation and not even realize it’s on your record. At Easy Expunctions, we work directly with you in identifying qualifying charges that are available for expungement. We offer a free record check to get you started so that you can be aware of everything on your record. We offer various affordable record clearing packages and have excellent customer service to help you every step of the way. Don’t let an inaccurate or outdated charge follow you forever when Easy Expunctions can help.
