Even if you’ve grown as a person and paid your dues to society, a criminal record can have a lasting effect on your life. This list of offenses on your record makes it harder… Read More
In the state of Pennsylvania, record expungement is offered as a way to remove an arrest from your record that did NOT result in a conviction. Other expungements include when… Read More
2022 New Year Updates About the Pardon Process in PA: In mid-December, the big news was that the Secretary of the Board of Pardons announced his immediate resignation. He was launching… Read More
If you've ever asked, "How can I look up my criminal record?" you should know that the UJS (Unified Judicial System) portal provides essential information about past convictions… Read More
A Pennsylvania Governor's pardon is the Pennsylvania's top executive forgiving you for a crime to which you either pleaded guilty or were convicted. If you are convicted of a felony… Read More
Generally, when a person is convicted of a felony, you can't get a job, apply for housing or even volunteer without confronting the consequences of your criminal record. Yet there… Read More
Everyone Should Have a Copy of Their Record by Mark F. Walmer, Esq. Recently I discovered an alarming bit of news, which I will share with you... but first, some background: I… Read More
In February 2021, Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania issued 69 expedited marijuana pardons. Initiated by the Board of Pardons, the review program facilitates an expedited process for nonviolent… Read More
There is a wide range of charges that can be brought involving controlled substances. The more serious charges – felonies – usually include delivering drugs to someone else or… Read More
What is a pardon in Pennsylvania? Pardons refer to a constitutional procedure by which the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons reviews an application for ‘clemency' (which asks to have… Read More
