2020 PA Board of Pardons Year in Review
2020 was an incredible year - not just because most of it was spent in lock-down, but also because of changes in the Pardon Process. Forced to move on-line because of Corona, the… Read More
December 2020 PA Board of Pardons Update
Here's why you want to get the Record Eraser process started as soon as possible. In 2020, 747 Applications were reviewed by the Board of Pardons, and 64% went on to have a Public… Read More
Quicker presentation process at the Board of Pardons
Prior go 2019, a typical Pardon presentation involved the following: approach the podium introduce yourself explain why the crime(s) occurred state how you have changed… Read More
Faster Pardon Review for Marijuana cases
In 2019, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons created a faster review process for marijuana related offenses. Usually, the pardon process takes 2 - 3 years. Marijuana related misdemeanor… Read More
Gun Rights: Pardons & Expungements in Pennsylvania
There is a pretty persistent misconception about people who have had their gun rights revoked. The prevailing wisdom is that a serious felony or violent crime must have been committed… 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 Governor’s Board of Pardons reviews an application for ‘clemency’ (which… Read More
Is My PA Pardon Application Public Record?
The process for clearing your record through the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons is a lengthy one, and you should be prepared to have a public hearing and your request for a pardon become… Read More
What’s the difference between pardons and expungements in Pennsylvania?
Expungements vs Pardons in PA (General Differences) Although the terms are frequently paired together, expungements and pardons in Pennsylvania are similar only in that they each seek… Read More
Pennsylvania Governor’s Pardon: Dave’s Story
It all started with a dumb decision. “I had a relative of mine talk me into making a pot deal for him over the phone,” said Dave, a 50-something resident of Lancaster County.… Read More
About Pennsylvania’s New Clean Slate Law
While many have rightfully hailed the passage of the Pennsylvania Clean Slate Law as a life-changer for those with old and minor criminal convictions, there is much about the legislation… Read More