Clearing a Juvenile Record
We all make mistakes - especially when we’re young. Unfortunately, a juvenile record can follow you around for the rest of your life. A momentary lapse in judgment can affect everything… Read More
Limited Access Petitions
November 14, 2016 Act 5 became effective, which allows limited access to certain criminal records. Limited Access means that you do not need to disclose these convictions to a potential… Read More
How Can an Expungement Help my Career?
If you have a criminal record, you know how difficult it is to find a job that can sustain yourself and your family. You might ask "can an expungement help my career?". Many employers… Read More
Expungements & Pardons: It’s never too late for a second chance
Not long ago, we received a call at Record Eraser from a senior citizen with a question… The woman on the other end of the line said she was 65 and seeking an expungement for a… Read More
How to Get a Governor’s Pardon in Pennsylvania
Anyone with a criminal conviction in Pennsylvania can apply for a pardon by the governor. If a Pardon is granted, then the criminal record can be expunged, or cleared. More importantly,… Read More
Pardons, Expungements and Gun Rights 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
Medical Marijuana in PA: What Passage Could Mean for Your Record
By a margin of 43-7, the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 1182, a bill that would decriminalize about a dozen instances of medical marijuana possession in the Keystone state. "The Compassionate… Read More
What’s the difference between pardons and expungements?
Although the terms are frequently paired together, expungements and pardons are similar only in that they each seek to clear criminal charges and convictions from a person's criminal… Read More
Protecting Your Criminal History Begins with Choices
Most criminal cases begin when someone has a lapse in judgment or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After the crime occurs, they go through the system, sheepishly, accept… Read More