Why Everyone Should Have a Copy of Their Criminal Record
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
How to Get an Expedited Marijuana Pardon in PA
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
How to Clear a Marijuana Record in Pennsylvania with an Expedited Pardon
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
How to Get a Governor’s Pardon in Pennsylvania
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
Record Eraser Update – Chieppor and Egner and Marijuana Expedited Pardons
There have been a few changes to my practice and marketing at RecordEraser.net. After working for years with Eric and Anne Gibson at Bentley, Gibson, Kopecki, smith P.C., I decided… Read More
The Difference Between Pardons and Expungements in Pennsylvania
So, this blog is just to review the difference between Pardons and Expungement. They are confusing and misunderstood terms, so it never hurts to review. We'll start with expungement. An… Read More
PA Board of Pardons 2021 – Merit Review and Public Hearings
The PA Board of Pardons has two kinds of public meetings - Merit Reviews and Public Hearings. The pardon process begins when the pardon application is filed with the Board… Read More
Everyone Should Know What Is On Their Criminal Record
Recently I discovered an alarming bit of news, which I will share with you... but first, some background: I have worked in Lancaster County Criminal Justice for 30 years, and prosecuted… Read More
How Do People Pay For Pardons and Expungements
I frequently run into this issue. People need the record cleared to get the better job that will give them the increased pay to pay for the service that clears their record. It is frustrating… Read More
Pennsylvania leads the way in Pardons
Yesterday, March 2, 2021, Governor Wolf signed 310 Pardons! This is extraordinary and unprecedented. Previously, I had written about 2020 in review and the high percentages of… Read More