Wisconsin inches toward more reasonable drug laws with a recent compromise regarding cannabis use in Milwaukee County.
On January 11, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled a man pardoned by Gov. Christie could have offenses expunged from his criminal record, a rule that could potentially restore rights to a significant number of New Jersey citizens.
New York has officially made headlines by becoming the 15th state to legalize marijuana recreationally.
North Carolina expands its realm of forgiveness pertaining to former felony convictions with the advancement of Senate Bill 301.
Current Ohio law does allow for expunctions for human trafficking victims’ criminal records—but the offenses must pertain to specific crimes such as soliciting, loitering, or prostitution to apply.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently signed a new law that will help people with a criminal history pursue a better life.
Rhode Island governor Daniel McKee recently stated that he supports people having their prior marijuana records expunged alongside future marijuana legalization.
Recidivism is a real problem, made worse by the fact that it’s hard to find real meaningful employment once you have a criminal record.
Baltimore will no longer prosecute low-level crimes to focus on more severe and violent crimes while also stopping the spread of Covid-19 behind bars.